Vocabulary
Origins of Islam
Beliefs of Islam
DBQ's
Misc.
100
The holy book of Islam
Qur'an
100
The language the Qur'an was originally written in
Arabic
100
In the ___ pillar, one must make two declarations; one to God, and one to the prophet Muhammad.
First; Shahadah
100
What major event is this picture portraying?
The angel Gabriel telling Muhammad he is a prophet.
100
Belief in one God
Monotheism
200
Define prophet.
A messenger of God.
200
Fill in the Blank:
Muhammad was __ when his ___ died.
6; Parents
200
Fill in the Blank:
In the ____ pillar, one is expected to ____ during the holy season of ____. You are not allowed to eat during the ____, but allowed to eat at ____.
In the fourth pillar, one is expected to fast during the holy season of Ramadan. You are not allowed to eat during the day, but allowed to eat at night.
200
The ___ shaded region represents Islamic territory added by the Umayyad Caliphs.
Pink
200
Belief in many Gods
Polytheism
300
Arabic term meaning "to strive"; often misunderstood as a violent concept in Islam today
Jihad
300
The occupation of Muhammad
Merchant/trader
300
What is one expected to do in the Zakat pillar? Be specific!
•Minimum of 2.5% of income to help those who are poor
•Give to local mosque (place of worship) or give to a charity of their choice
300
According to the following map, which area of the world has the second highest Muslim population?
Northern Africa (92%)
300
Muhammad's wife
Khadijah
400
Islamic law; Promotes obedience to the Qur’an and respect for others
Shari'ah
400
How old was Muhammad when the angel Gabriel came to him?
40 years old
400
At what specific times of the day is someone expected to pray in the second pillar?
Before dawn, noon, mid afternoon, sunset, midnight
400
According to this document, what is the source?
World History: Patterns of Interaction
400
What is the hajj?
The fifth pillar of Islam; it is mandatory for adult Muslims who are physically and financially stable
500
What is the hijrah?
The hijrah is the journey Muhammad and his early followers take from Mecca to Yathrib to escape persecution.
500
This caliph established an official edition of the Qur'an during his reign
Caliph Uthman
500
Identify the NAMES of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Pillar 1: Shahadah
Pillar 2: Salat
Pillar 3: Zakat
Pillar 4: Siyam/Sawm
Pillar 5: Hajj
500
According to this document, Muslims made many contributions to ___.
Medicine
500
The first of the Four Caliphs; Muhammad's father in law; worked to reunite Muslims after Muhammad's death
Abu Bakr
600
Who are the Four Caliphs?
The first 4 leaders of Islam that succeeded Muhammad
600
Identify two core teachings of Muhammad.
•Must believe in one God (monotheism)
•All believers in God are equal
•Take care of others, especially orphans and the poor; rich help the poor
600
Identify 3 of the 5 categories of actions in the Shari'ah.
•Forbidden
•Discouraged
•Allowed
•Recommended
•Obligatory (required)
600
According to this document, what does Pope Urban II say people will receive if they fight in the Crusades?
"Immediate remission (forgiveness) of sins"
600
Give three examples of the Sunnah that we discussed in class.
•Told his followers to make sure guests never go hungry
•Children to honor their parents
•Look after your neighbor
•Forgive the person who causes you grief
•Visiting the sick