Vocabulary
The belief in a single God.
Monotheism
Which environment is suitable for farming & is near water?
Coastal
Where was Muhammad born?
Mecca
What is the first Pillar of Islam (profession or declaration of faith)?
Shahadah
Like the ancient Greeks, Muslim philosophers tried to prove important truths using
Reason and Logic
Follower of the Islamic faith
Muslim
What environment features Dry/Hot weather and extreme temperatures?
Desert
What is the Ka'bah?
House of worship that became the center for Islam.
Which Pillar of Islam is being described in the phrase "practice regular charity"?
Zakat
What was the advantage of the Arabic number system?
It was easier to do calculations
The holy book of the religion of Islam
The Qur’an
What is an adaptation to this feature: water is trapped underground?
Digging Wells
Who was Muhammad?
A prophet, meaning he was God’s messenger
According to the Fourth Pillar of Islam, Muslims fast
A. as an act of self-control.
B. as a way to understand hunger.
C. as a form of worship to God.
D. all of the above
D.all of the above
Why was polo a popular sport among wealthy Muslims?
Polo is played on horseback, and wealthy Muslims saw horses as status symbols.
An Arabic term that describes the struggle usually an internal, spiritual one, that Muslims undergo to get closer to God.
Jihad
What housing is used in a mountain region?
Mud brick housing.
What is one reason why Muhammad’s teachings were met with resistance in the beginning?
He was claiming that there was only one God instead of many as the tribes believed
According to Islamic tradition, all adult Muslims are expected to perform the hajj:
A. every ten years.
B. at least once during their lifetime.
C. every year.
D. if they live in Makkah.
B. at least once during their lifetime.
Which two navigational instruments did Muslims adapt and perfect?
The compass and the astrolabe
The spread of cultural elements from one society to another.
Cultural Diffusion
In the Coastal region, building ports was an adaptation of which environmental feature?
Natural Harbors
What happened when Muhammad went to the Hira Cave?
He received a call to be a prophet from the angel Gabriel.
Name each of the Pillars of Islam.
1. Shahadah: Declaration of faith
2. Salat: Ritual Prayer
3. Zakat: Charity
4: Siyam: Fasting
5. Hajj: Pilgrimage
How did Muslims use technology to meet the challenges of living in a dry land?
They built dams and aqueducts to provide water for households, mills, and fields.