Chapter 12 Islamic Empires

Why was an oasis an important place in Arabia?

• Important temples were built there

• Oasis was where Muhammad was born

• As a water source they were key stops on trade routes

• Oasis provided shelter from nomadic raiders

How was the Qur’an created?

• God gave Muhammad messages/teachings that got recorded in a book

• Popular saying about God collected over thousands of years.

• Stories told about Muhammad long after he died.

• Angles told Muhammad where to find the Qur'an in a cave.

What were the two different ways of life for those in Arabia?

• Farmer or Slave

• Nomadic Life or Settlement Life

• Nomadic Life or Caravan Life

• Sedentary Life or Settlement Life

What are the 3 guidelines for behavior found in the Qur’an?

• Pray Daily, Fast Daily, Give Alms

• Food, Dress, Prayer

• Relationships, Food, Alms Giving

• Worship, Moral Behavior, Social Life

What was Muhammad’s life like before he became a prophet?

• He was a doctor

• He was a poor servant

• He was a prince and a son of a king

• He managed a caravan along a trade route

Why were many arabs upset with what Muhammad teaching?

• He treated all other religions unfairly.

• Teachings said there was only one God and everyone was equal.

• He went around durning down non-muslim religious buildings

• He taught that all the money should go to the poor to make them rich.

Which is not one of the 5 Pillars of Islam?

• Fasting

• Daily Cleansing

• Completing a Hajj

• Declaration of Faith

What is the name for God in Islam?

• Allah

• Jahova

• Yahweh

• Christ

Why was the center of Islam located in Medina for at the beginning of Islam?

• God told Muhammad that he had to give up all possessions and move to Medina.

• Medina was the center of power in the Arab world.

• Muhammad was forced to leave Mecca because his life was threatened.

• Muhammad was originally from Medina and could convert there.

What do muslims do during Ramadan?

• Pray 3 times a day

• Travel to Mecca

• Fast during daylight hours

• Provide for the needy