Ch. 2 Islamic Civilization

Front

When did Muhammad begin preaching his beliefs in Mecca?

Back

He received messages from God, brought by the angel Gabriel.

Front

Where do Muslims gather to worship?

Back

mosque

Front

How do Bedouin nomads live?

Back

They move from place to place with their animals

Front

What similar feature do nearly all Muslim mosques share?

Back

They usually have large dome roofs.

Front

Who did Shias want to be the first caliph?

Back

Someone related to the prophet

Front

Which group forms the majority of Muslims today? Options: Shias, Safavids, Sikhs, Sunnis

Back

Sunnis

Front

Why did Muhammad move from Mecca to the city of Medina?

Back

He was not free to preach Islam in Mecca but he was able to do so in Medina.

Front

Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam? Options: Muslims must take a pilgrimage to Mecca once a year, Muslims must fast between daybreak and sunset once a month, Muslims must donate a portion of their income to their mosque, Muslims must pray five times a day while facing Mecca

Back

Muslims must pray five times a day while facing Mecca

Front

How did Muhammad change the Kaaba?

Back

he made it an Islamic holy site

Front

The Arab Muslim empire reached its greatest size under which dynasty? Options: Umayyad dynasty, Delhi sultanate, Ottoman empire, Mongol empire

Back

Umayyad dynasty