Muhammad's Life
What common trait did the "Rightly Guided Caliphs" have?
They all know Muhammad personally.
What caused the Islamic Schism?
A disagreement on who would lead the faith
What is Siyam/Sawm?
Fasting
What do you call someone who follows Islamic beliefs?
A Muslim.
How did Muhammad learn he was a prophet of God?
The angel Gabriel told him.
What were the accomplishments of the "Rightly Guided Caliphs"? (There are two.)
Expanded the size of the Islamic Empire AND created the official version of the Qur'an.
What are the two largest sects of the Islamic faith?
The Sunni and Shia
What is Salat?
Daily Prayer
Who was upset by Muhammad's teachings?
Tribal leaders and rich people of Mecca
What did the Abbasid stress amongst believers?
Equality
What other religions did Muhammad preach tolerance towards?
Judaism and Christianity
What is Shahadah?
Declaration of Faith
Who did Muhammad live with after the death of his mother and father?
His uncle, Abu Talib.
The Abbasid justified their rule through...
their blood connection to Muhammad.
How did the Ancient Romans help advance the Islamic Kingdoms?
The Islamic expansion followed Roman trade routes and roads.
What is Zakat?
Almsgiving/charity
What happened to three of the four "Rightly Guided Caliphates"?
They were assassinated
What were the FOUR main teachings of Muhammad?
2. All believers are equal in the eyes of God.
3. The rich should give their wealth to the poor.
4. Muslims should take care of those less fortunate, such as orphans and widows.
Why were the Umayyad hated by some groups? (There are three reasons)
They taxed non-Arabs, lived a lavish lifestyle, and were blamed for the death of Muhammad's grandson.
What made the Umayyad Empire unique in the word?
It was the largest land empire to that point in history.
What is Hajj?
Pilgrimage to Mecca