Three Faiths, One Connection
This is the oldest of the three major monotheistic religions.
Judaism
This man is considered the final prophet of Islam.
Muhammad
The Pillar of Shahada is the statement of faith that declares......
there is one God and Muhammad is His messenger
What major question about the Muslim community caused the original Sunni-Shia disagreement?
Who should lead the Muslim community after Muhammad's death?
What is the term for the spread of ideas, customs, technology, and knowledge from one culture to another?
Cultural diffusion
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all connected because they trace their spiritual origins back to this individual.
Abraham
What city was an important trade center in Arabia and later became the holiest city in Islam
Mecca
Muslims are required to pray how many times each day?
Bonus: Which direction do they face?
5 times a day
Mecca
What was the title given to the leader of the Muslim community after Muhammad's death
Caliph
Why was the Islamic Golden Age significant to world history? Give at least TWO specific areas in which scholars made important advances.
Scholars made major advances in areas such as mathematics, medicine, astronomy, science, technology, and literature, while preserving and building upon knowledge from earlier civilizations.
Name the holy text associated with each religion: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Torah, Bible, Quran
What natural resources often caused conflict between competing Arabian tribes?
Water
Which Pillar requires Muslims who are able to travel to make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime?
Hajj
Which man did Sunni Muslims support as the first caliph after Muhammad
Abu Bakr
What major city became a center of learning and was home to the famous House of Wisdom
Baghdad
How does Judaism and Christianity each view Jesus Christ?
Bonus: How about Islam?
Before Islam, Arabia was largely organized into competing groups based on family and tribal connections. What were these groups called
Bedouin tribes
Sawm is the Islamic practice of fasting from dawn to sunset during this holy month. What is the name of the month?
Ramadan
Which relative of Muhammad did Shia Muslims believe should have succeeded him as leader
Ali
What major trade route helped the Islamic Empire flourish by connecting it with Europe and Asia and allowing goods, ideas, and knowledge to spread?
Silk Road
Jerusalem is an important holy city for all three Abrahamic religions. Name one important reason Jerusalem is sacred to Judaism, Christianity, AND Islam
Judaism — the ancient Temple/Western Wall
Christianity — Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection
Islam — Al-Aqsa Mosque/Dome of the Rock and Muhammad's Night Journey
Why was Arabia's location important to the development and spread of Islam?
Arabia was located along important trade routes connecting Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean, allowing people, goods, ideas, and religions to travel throughout the region.
Which Pillar is most directly connected to helping create greater economic responsibility within the Muslim community, and what does it require Muslims to do?
Zakat (Almsgiving) — giving a portion of one's wealth to help the poor and needy.
Even though Sunni and Shia Muslims disagreed about leadership, name TWO important beliefs they share.
Answer:
What was one major difference between the Islamic world and Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Islamic world had major centers of learning, trade, science, and advanced cities, while much of Western Europe was more rural, politically fragmented, and had fewer centers of learning.