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Key Terms
5 Pillars
Islam Expands
Muslim Society
Branches of Islam
100
An important figure in Islam, this man was visited by the angel Gabriel, and discovered the belief of Allah
Who is Muhammad
100

The system of giving a portion of your wealth to the less fortunate

What is alms/charity

100
The first three caliphs were known as the "rightly guided" caliphs for their use of this book as a guide to leadership
What is the Qur'an
100

Name for an  Islamic house of worship.

Mosque

100

Why did the two branches of Islam form?

Disagreement over who should lead the Islamic Empire after Muhammad's death

200

Supreme god recognized by Arabs

Who is Allah

200

"There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah"

What is the Muslim statement of faith/belief

200

Is Sunni tradition, the Ulama interpret religious texts. What is the meaning of the Ulama

Muslim religious scholars

200
This was the lowest class in the Islamic Empire, which consisted of non-Muslim prisoners of war
What is a slave
200

Sunni Muslims ____________ the Umayyad Dynasty

Supported

300

One who has submitted to Allah. A follower of Islam is called _____________

What is Muslim

300
Muslims go to a mosque and pray five times a day, facing this important city
What is Mecca
300

What is Shari'a?

Islamic Law code

300

Most important religious city in the Islamic Faith

What is Mecca

300

Which branch supported Ali as Caliph, and believed all Caliphs should be related to Muhammad

Shi'a

400
Successor to the prophet of Muhammad; equivalent to a priest in Christianity
What is a Caliph
400

Muslims who are able to do so, must make this journey to Mecca at least once in their life

What is Hajj/Pilgrimage 

400

Where did the Islamic Empire's progression stop?

Modern day France (tours)

400

This Abbasid capital had a larger population than Constantinople, Cordoba, and Rome combined in 900 A.D. It was a major trading city.

What is Baghdad

400

Which branch of Islam believes the Imam, leader of prayer, should interpret religious texts?

Shi'a

500

Name of the nomads of the Arabian Desert

Bedouin 

500
During this holy Islamic month, Muslims must fast from dawn to sunset
What is Ramadan
500
When this family came into power, they moved the Muslim capital to Damascus.
Who are the Umayyads
500
This class of people were people of other religions who would pay taxes, and not have to join the military.
Who are the "protected people"
500

Which branch of Islam is larger?

Sunni