Geography of Arabia
What was the name of the birthplace of Islam? This peninsula has a diverse geography.
Arabian Peninsula
Islam is a _______________ religion, because thy believe in one god; Allah.
monotheistic
Muslim's are a part of and follower of the religion/faith known as ____________.
Islam
What does a merchant do?
someone who trades goods or services for money
caliphs
What is most of the terrain (land) like on the Arabian peninsula?
hot, dry, deserts and plains
Name the month of fasting for Pillar 4 (Sawm).
Ramadan
A book with Muhammad's teaching and rules for Muslims to follow; considered a holy book to Muslims is called the ____________
Quran
Describe a "nomad" or nomadic lifestyle.
traveling from place to place for trade with no permanent home
What is a group of people and animals moving around from place to place called?
a caravan
On what continent is the Arabian Peninsula located?
Asia (Southwest Asia)
What was the name of the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
Describe why Mecca is important to Muslims.
It was where Muhammad grew up.
the holy city for Muslims to take pilgrimage to
a trading center for the Arabian Peninsula.
A "sheikh" is ___________________.
the leader of an Arabian tribe.
What does "salam" mean?
peace
Name 2 bodies of water around the Arabian Peninsula
Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean and the Red Sea
Describe why Muhammad was important.
He had a vision to preach Islam.
He was a prophet of Allah.
He started the religion of Islam.
What is a mosque?
What is an Arabian nomad specifically called?
a bedouin
How much of the Arabian peninsula was Muslim when Muhammad died?
all of it
What is an oasis?
an area in the desert with water holes or springs, plants and trees
Describe what the pilgrimage (Hajj) is for Muslims
travel to Mecca at least once in their life to celebrate Eid-al-Adhah to celebrate the holy story of Abraham
Name the 5 pillars of Islam.
Faith, prayer, charity, fasting and pilgrimage (hajj)
Who was the first caliph after Muhammad died?
Abu Bakr
When did Muhammad die?
632 C.E.