Origins of Islam
The earliest settlements on the Arabian Peninsula grew up
near oases in the Hijaz.
Which is Islam’s most sacred text?
the Quran
Which term refers to the ruler of a Muslim state?
caliph
In Islamic culture, the most important use of calligraphy was to
write verses of the Quran.
What strengthened the economic and political power of the Chola empire?
maritime trade networks
What was the goal of the Hijra?
to escape persecution
What do Muslims do on a hajj?
They travel to the holy city of Mecca.
Who did Shias think should succeed Muhammad?
a relative of Muhammad
Why did Arabic numerals replace Roman numerals?
They made it easier to perform calculations.
Which event spread Islam to India?
conquest by Turkish forces
How do Bedouin nomads live?
They move from place to place with their animals.
The mosque and minaret are mostly closely associated with which Pillar of Islam?
praying five times a day.
The majority of Muslims are
Sunnis.
Sufi writers such as Rumi were mainly interested in
expressing religious ideas.
Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?
Babur
How did Muhammad change the Kaaba?
He turned it into an Islamic holy site.
What do Muslims believe that the Sharia describes?
the rules for proper conduct by Muslims
Which group established the first Muslim dynasty?
Umayyads
Which of the following were among the most valuable trade good produced in the Arab world?
cotton textiles
How are Sikhism and Islam similar?
They are both monotheistic religions.
According to Muslim belief, Muhammad was praying in a cave when he had a revelation in which he was told to
preach that there was one true God.
The Sunnah is based on accounts by
people who knew Muhammad.
Which factor helped spread Islam?
Merchants carried the faith to new lands.
How did Muslim scholars build upon Greco-Roman culture?
They translated and studied ancient texts.
What was Xuanzang accomplishment?
He helped spread Buddhism to China.