5 Pillars
What is the Quran?
The Quran is the holy book of Islam
What is the name of Islam's prophet?
These were non-Roman tribes that invaded the Roman Empire
Barbarians
Describe the climate of the Arabian Peninsula in TWO words
dry, hot, little rain
a person who moves from place to place, often with no permanent home
nomad
What is the Hajj?
The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca
What does it mean if an Arab is pagan?
not religious or belonging to a religion
This time of peace and prosperity lasted 200 years in the Roman Empire
Pax romana
What is one benefit of the Islamic Empire being on a peninsula?
trade, transportation, access to water
What is an Oasis
A fertile area with water in a desert. plants and trees grow there
To become a Muslim a person must make a statement that they believe in one God and that Muhammad was God's prophet. What is this pillar called?
Shahada
What happened to Muhammad when he went to a cave?
The Angel Gabriel spoke to him.
What caused the spread of the Black death?
Fleas on rats, trade routes
The Arabian Peninsula was located between what 3 continents?
Africa, Europe, Asia
What were THREE treatments that Muslim doctors recommended if someone was ill?
Good diet, exercise, drugs
What are TWO requirements before starting the SALAT pillar?
- wash hands, face, feet
- face Mecca/Kab'ba
Why did Muhammad leave Mecca to go to Medina?
The people in Mecca were resistant to his teachings, opposed to Islam
Name the five oceans.
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans
What are 2 factors that made Mecca a center for trade?
Location on Trade Routes: Mecca was strategically located at the crossroads of major caravan trade routes that connected the Mediterranean world, Africa, and Asia.
Access to the Arabian Peninsula: Mecca was situated near the Red Sea, which facilitated trade with coastal cities
Religious Significance: The Ka’ba in Mecca attracted pilgrims from across the region, and these pilgrims often engaged in trade during their visits, further boosting the city’s economy
What do these Muslim achievements have in common?
dams, aqueducts, and underground wells
Move and increase access to water
Five Pillars of Islam are....(MUST include the name of the pillar and the action/rhyme or a brief description)
Shahada (SAY) - declaration of faith
Salat (PRAY) - prayer 5 times a day
Zakat (PAY) - charity
Sawm (NO WAY) - fasting during Ramadan
Hajj (GO AWAY) - pilgrimage to the Ka'ba
What did Muhammad do when he came back to Mecca after leaving?
Muhammad and his followers entered Mecca peacefully and ...
The Ka'ba: removed the idols and pagan symbols from the Ka'ba, rededicating it as a holy site for the worship of Allah
Established Islam: He declared Mecca as the holiest city in Islam and a center for pilgrimage (Hajj),
Give an example of a primary source AND a secondary source.
primary: diary, photograph, speech, written letter, map, painting, document, recording of a live event
secondary: textbook, biography, magazine article, research paper, book, documentary
Why would traders need to travel across the deserts in caravans?
Protection: Traveling in large groups provided safety from bandits and thieves
Survival in Harsh Environments: In challenging terrains like deserts, caravans allowed merchants to share resources such as food, water, and animals, increasing their chances of survival.
Navigation Support: Traveling in a group made it easier to navigate vast deserts and unfamiliar territories, reducing the risk of getting lost.
What are TWO navigational tools that were made to help Muslims navigate the seas?
Astrolabe & compass