Vocabulary
Arabic word for "the god"
Allah
Which two religions influenced Muhammad's beliefs?
Christianity and Judaism
What is the name of the main Islamic holy book?
Qur'an
What was considered the highest form of art in Islamic culture?
Calligraphy.
Before the life of Muhammad, Arab tribes mostly practiced ___________ religions.
polytheistic or pagan
Name for the political leader of the Sunnis.
Caliph
Did Muhammad write the Qur'an?
No, it is believed that he was illiterate.
What do Muslims believe about Jesus?
They believe he was real, and a great prophet. However, they do not believe he is the son of God.
Write examples of Arabic numerals.
1, 2, 3, 4, etc.
Capital of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople
Name for the leader of the Shiites.
Imam
Muhammad's flight from Mecca is called the _________.
Hegira
Islam is considered an __________ religion, like Christianity and Judaism.
Abrahamic
What is the name of the book in which stories like Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves can be found?
1001 Arabian Nights
Capital of the Umayyad Caliphate.
Damascus
What is the Hadith?
When Muhammad ran from Mecca, where did he go?
Medina
Is jihad one of the five pillars of Islam?
No.
Name three academic fields to which Muslims have contributed.
Math, science, literature, philosophy, technology.
What was the name of the conflict that broke out after Muhammad's death?
Wars of Apostasy
What is the word for a holy war against non-Muslims?
Jihad
Muhammad experienced his initial vision during the month of __________.
Ramadan
What is the name for the required Islamic pilgrimage?
Hajj
Name a work of Islamic architecture.
Dome of the Rock, Taj Mahal
What people group in western Europe stopped the spread of Islam?
the Franks.