Unit 2: Islam in Medieval Times Vocabulary

Front

What is the belief in a single God called?

Back

Monotheism

Front

What term describes the belief in multiple gods?

Back

Polytheism

Front

Who is considered the founder of Islam?

Back

Muhammad

Front

What is a person called who is regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God?

Back

Prophet

Front

What is the religion based on the teachings of Muhammad?

Back

Islam

Front

What term is used for a follower of Islam?

Back

Muslim

Front

Which region is known as the birthplace of Islam?

Back

Middle East

Front

What is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides called?

Back

Peninsula

Front

Which area is known as the historical region of the Arabian Peninsula?

Back

Arabia

Front

What term is used to describe a person from the Arabian Peninsula? Options: Persian, Arab, Egyptian, Turk

Back

Arab