Textbook 8.5
What was one of three ideas did Muhammad preach?
One God, equality, share wealth.
What was the journey from Mecca to Medina called?
The Hijrah.
Who was the first caliph?
Abu Bakr.
Who started the Umayyad Dynasty?
Mu’awiyah.
Which holy city must Muslims try to visit at least once in their life?
Mecca
Why did merchants fear his message?
It might hurt Mecca’s trade.
Name one of the two reasons that people in Yathrib invite Muhammad?
To bring peace and protect him.
What were the first four caliphs called?
Rightly Guided Caliphs.
What two groups did Muslims split into?
Sunnis and Shi’ites.
What building is used for Muslim worship?
Mosque
What did Meccan clans do to stop Islam?
Started a boycott.
What does “Medina” mean?
City of the Prophet.
What was a major achievement of Umar?
Expanded the empire.
What city became the Umayyad capital?
Damascus.
What is the month of fasting called?
Ramadan
Name one of the two important Muslims who died in the Year of Sorrow?
Khadijah and Abu Talib.
How did Muslims take Mecca?
Meccans broke the truce; Muslims moved in peacefully.
What did Uthman do to unify Muslims?
Standardized the Qur’an.
When did Muslims begin conquering Spain?
711 C.E.
What were the leaders called who ruled after Muhammad’s death?
Caliphs
What was the Night Journey?
Muhammad traveled to Jerusalem and met prophets.
What did Muhammad teach in his final sermon?
Treat others well; stay faithful.
Why was Ali’s rule challenged?
Disagreements led to civil war.
What happened at the Battle of Tours?
Muslim expansion into Europe stopped.
What does the word “Islam” mean in Arabic?
Submission to God