Section 1: The Origins of Islam
Islam is a __________ religion.
monotheistic
What is the Islamic code of law called?
Shari’ah
Purple is what?
Ms. Boyd's Favorite Color
Which Ottoman ruler was responsible for major achievements in law, art, and literature?
Suleiman I
What religion increased its influence in West Africa through trade?
Islam
The desert describes the climate of what area?
the Arabian Peninsula
How many times a day must Muslims pray?
FIVE
After Muhammad’s death, Islam split into which two groups?
Sunnis & Shia
Which culture did Muslims borrow their number system from?
Indian culture
Which three continents were connected through Muslim trade routes during the 1400s?
Africa, Europe, and Asia
Who is recognized as the final prophet of Islam?
Muhammad
What is the name of the holy shrine in Mecca that Muslims visit?
Kaaba
What was one benefit of the geographical location of Constantinople?
It sat between Europe and Asia, making it an important center for trade.
Who invented algebra using Hindu numbers?
Muslim scholars
Why was Constantinople’s location important for trade and culture?
sat at the crossroads of Europe and Asia
What is the Quran?
the holy book of Islam
Name ALL Five of the Five Pillars
Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting and Pilgrimage
Which two parts of Islamic culture were spread by merchants, soldiers, and Sufis?
Islamic religion and the Arabic language
Who was Mehmet II?
the Ottoman sultan who conquered Constantinople
How did trade routes help spread Islam?
Muslim merchants and traders traveled to many regions
What is the Equator?
A latitude line dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
This early civilization developed the first known form of writing called cuneiform.
Mesopotamia
This direction is opposite of north on a compass rose.
South
What is a democracy?
A government ruled by the people, where citizens vote on leaders
This river valley civilization-built pyramids and believed their pharaohs were gods.
Ancient Egypt