Islam

Category 1

100

The city of Mecca originally grew up around a shrine in a cubed structure called the ____________.

Ka'aba

200

Who is Khadijah?

Muhammad's wife and first convert.

300

After Muhammad's death, the umma chose Abu Bakr as the first ___________________.

caliph 

400

What is the Sunna?

The combination of the sayings and actions of Muhammad together with the Qur’an

Category 2

100

These nomadic herders became the early followers of Muhammad.

Badouins 

200

What are the two holy cities of Islam?

Mecca and Medina

300

Which monotheistic religions most influenced Muhammad? (there are 3)

Christianity

Judaism

Zoroastrianism

400

What was the impact of the Crusades on the Christian West?

• Christians adopted military techniques, words, scientific learning, and Arabic numerals among other things.
• Christians rejected most Muslim influence, although they did gain a taste for Muslim wine and liquor.
• There was no Muslim influence on the Christian West.
• The Crusades interrupted the trade of the Mediterranean and cut the West from Islam until 1293.

Christians adopted military techniques, words, scientific learning, and Arabic numerals among other things.

Category 3

100

Who do the Sunnis believe should lead Islam after the death of Muhammad? 

An elected leader

200

Who do the Shiites believe should lead Islam after the death of Muhammad?

A member of Muhammad's family, or a prophet appointed by Allah

300

What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

Pilgrimage

Prayer 5 times a day

Ramadan

Give to the poor

Declaration of Faith

400

What is a country that is predominantly ruled by Sunnis?

What country is predominantly ruled by Shiites?

Saudi Arabia: Sunni

Iran: Shiite

Final Jeopardy

100

Was Muhammad's mission well received within the city of Mecca?

No it was not, because the idea of one god would ruin the pilgrimage trade that had become popular within the city.