Intro to Islam

Judaism, Christianity and Islam are together considered "_____" religions.

• Abrahamic

• Middle-Eastern

• Egyptian

• Polytheistic

Before his revelation, Muhammad worked as a...

• Soldier

• Farmer

• Merchant

• Prophet

Before becoming The Holy City of Islam, Mecca was used as a...

• Trading Hub and Religious site

• Watering Hole

• Military Fortress

• Shipping Port

How come major empires around The Arabian Penninsula did not invade the area?

• They were at war with each other.

• The Arabian Penninsula also had a powerful empire.

• They were looking to expand elsewhere

• Natural barries, like deserts, kept armies at bay.

What did Muhammad do when he was kickied out of Mecca for preaching his new faith?

• He gave up

• He decided to try a different city, Medinah

• He raised army and conquered the city.

• He left Arabia to preach in Asian

"_____" were nomads who lived in the desert, and sometimes presented a danger to trade caravans.

• Bandits

• Bedouin

• Camel Herders

• Mongols

Water is available in the deserts at water holes called oases.

• True

• False

Muslims believe that the Quran is the written word of...

• Moses

• Muhammad

• Allah/God

• Abraham

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

• The five pillars that hold up the Mosque in Mecca,

• Belief, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, and Pilgrimage.

• Suggestions on how to be a good person

• Reading, Studying, Discipline, Exercise, and Bravery

The term "Shari'ah" refers to...

• A code of laws based on the Quran

• The Constitution of Saudi Arabia

• The name of a tribe found in Arabia

• A Royal Title