Islam

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Where did Islam originate?

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The Arabian Peninsula

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Which of the following is the central teaching of Islam? Allah will grant life in paradise to all who obey him, Allah is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet, On the final day, Allah will judge all people, Muslims must wash before praying to be pure before Allah

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Allah is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet

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What is essential to Islam?

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The 5 pillars

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-Faith
-Prayer
-Charity
-Fasting
-Pilgrimage

What is being described?

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Five Pillars of Islam

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The followers of Islam are divided into two groups, Shia and Sunni. What makes them different?

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They disagreed on who should lead Islam after Muhammad died.

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In what area did Muslim scholars make advancements? Options: algebra, aqueducts, alphabets, anatomy

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algebra

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What is the holy text of Islam that is written in Arabic?

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Qur'an (Koran)

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How is the Qur'an similar to the Bible and the Torah?

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It describes guidelines for moral behavior of its followers

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Why do geographers refer to the Arabian Peninsula as a "crossroads" location?

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It is an intersection of trade routes between three continents.

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What is the holy month of Islam called?

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Ramadan