Beliefs & Vocabulary
What is a person who follows Islam called?
Muslim
In what city was Muhammad born?
Mecca
What is the Hijrah?
the migration from Mecca to Medina?
What is the Shahada?
the declaration of faith in one God and Muhammad as prophet
What were the Crusades?
religious wars between Christians and Muslims
What is the holy book of Islam?
Qur’an
What job did Muhammad have before becoming a prophet?
merchant/trader
What happened when Muhammad returned to Mecca in 630 C.E.?
he conquered the city and many converted to Islam
How many times a day do Muslims pray?
five times
What city was the main goal of the First Crusade?
Jerusalem
What does monotheism mean?
belief in one God
What important event happened in 610 C.E.?
Muhammad received his first revelation
How did trade help spread Islam?
merchants spread ideas along trade routes
What is Zakat and what value does it show?
charity; helping others and equality
Who called for the First Crusade?
Pope Urban II
What is Shari’ah and what does it guide?
Islamic law that guides behavior and daily life
Why did people in Mecca oppose Muhammad’s teachings?
they feared losing wealth, power, and traditional beliefs
What role did caliphs play after Muhammad’s death?
they led and expanded the Muslim empire
What is one purpose of fasting during Ramadan?
self-discipline or appreciating what you have
Give ONE reason Europeans joined the Crusades.
religion, land, wealth, or power
How are Islam, Judaism, and Christianity similar?
they are monotheistic and trace origins to Abraham
Why was the Hijrah (move to Medina) so important?
it helped build a strong Muslim community and grow Islam
What caused the split between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims?
disagreement over who should lead after Muhammad?
How do the Five Pillars create a sense of community?
shared practices unite Muslims around the world
What was the result of the First Crusade?
Christians captured Jerusalem