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What is the name of the holy book of Islam?

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The holy book of Islam is called the Qur’an.

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How would a Muslim describe the difference between the Sunna and the Qur’an?

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Muslims describe the Sunna as the actions and words attributed to Muhammad during his lifetime and describe the Qur’an as the flawless words of Allah, as revealed to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel.

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How can Muhammad best be described?

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Muhammad can be described as the prophet and founder of the Islamic faith.

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Abu Bakr is significant in world history because:

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He showed strong leadership by preserving the Islamic state created by Muhammad.

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What occurred during the Hijrah?

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During the Hijrah, the prophet Muhammad was forced to flee Mecca in the middle of the night because of the threat of political violence against him.

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How did Arabia develop as a global trading crossroads by the early Middle Ages? Options: Early nomadic Bedouin farmers mapped out routes through the Arabian Desert, making sure to identify oases. Arabia is geographically located at a strategic crossroads at the intersection of Asia, Africa, and Europe, making it fairly accessible for human trade. Western Arabia attracted pilgrims from all over the Middle East, who wished to visit the polytheistic holy site where the Black Stone was located. All the above are correct.

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All the above are correct.

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How did Muslims generally treat the people they conquered?

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Muslims generally allowed conquered populations to follow their own religious faiths, with some notable restrictions.

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What does the Alms Pillar of the Five Pillars of Islam require Muslims to do?

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The Alms Pillar requires Muslims to donate charity to the less fortunate.

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Which continents did Muslims spend much of their energy attempting to conquer in order to establish large Islamic empires during the Middle Ages?

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Muslims attempted to conquer Asia, Africa, and Europe.

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What is the distinction between Sunni Islam and Shi’a (Shi’ite) Islam?

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Sunni Muslims believe that any Muslim can be caliph, while Shi’a Muslims believe that only members of Muhammad’s family can be caliph.