Vocabulary
Islam
This makes up 2/3rds of the Arabian Peninsula
Desert
The holy book of Islam
The Quran
Who was Muhammad raised by?
His uncle and grandfather
This ancient civilization was known for creating the written language Cuneiform
Mesopotamia
A person who travels from place to place in search of a food source.
Nomad
The sea located to the west of the Arabian Peninsula
Red Sea
Muslims must give part of their earnings to
charity/ Zaakat
Which angel visited Muhammad in the cave?
Gabriel
This ancient civilization was known for their elaborate burial practices and their obsessions with life after death.
Egypt
Muslim house of worship
Mosque
A green area in a desert fed by underground water
oasis
During this month, Muslims must fast
Ramadan
What types of people were attracted to the Islam religion (2)?
Foreigners and Ex-slaves
This ancient civilization was known for the creation of the color purple and the alphabet we use today
The Phoenicians
Groups of traveling merchants and animals
caravans
This animal was used to travel long distances in the desert
camels
Fill in both blanks correctlly: Muslims must pray ____ times a day in the direction of _____
5; Mecca
Which building did Muhammad and his followers circle 7 times before smashing the Arabian statues?
The Kaaba
This ancient civilization was known for their extreme torture tactics and conquering abilities. (Hint: they conquered Mesopotamia)
Assyrians
The leader of each tribe
Sheikh
The trade routes on the peninsula were often referred to as the ____________ because of highly prized frankincense and myrrh
Incense Route
Fill in both blanks: At least once in their lives, Muslims must make a ______ to _______
In what year did Muhamma make his final pilgrimage to Mecca?
632
This ancient civilization was known for having a powerful army and was once located in Israel.
The Philistines