Ancient Islam Vocabulary

Which term refers to the example that Muhammad set for Muslims about how to live?

• Sunnah

• Plateau

• Islam

• Muslim

What is an oasis?

• an area of land surrounded by water on three sides

• an area of land surrounded by water on all sides

• a place where water can be found in the desert

Which word refers to a person who moves from place to place; typically in search of food and water?

• Ramadan

• Nomad

• Mosque

Which term refers to the religious faith of Muslims AND a civilization based on the Islamic faith?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

• a building

• faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage

• faith, joy, hope, love, travel

• faith, prayer, worship, stewardship, love

Which term refers to the holy book of the religion of Islam?

• Bible

• Torah

• Qur'an

• Holy Book

Which term refers to followers of the Islamic faith?

• Middle Easterner

• Muslims

• Jews

• Islams

What does it mean to BARTER?

• to buy or sell by trading goods or services rather than money

• to negotiate for animals

• to bring water through the desert

Which term refers to the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and requires Muslims to fast?

• New Year's Eve

• Christmas

• Halloween

• Ramadan

What was Muhammad?

• a man born in 570 CE and taught the faith of Islam

• a boxer

• a woman who spread the Islamic faith