Unit 2: Islam in Medieval Times Vocabulary

What is the belief in a single God called?

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Atheism

• Animism

What term describes the belief in multiple gods?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Deism

Who is considered the founder of Islam?

• Jesus

• Moses

• Muhammad

• Buddha

What is a person called who is regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God?

• Priest

• Prophet

• Monk

• Rabbi

What is the religion based on the teachings of Muhammad?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Islam

• Hinduism

What term is used for a follower of Islam?

• Christian

• Jew

• Muslim

• Hindu

Which region is known as the birthplace of Islam?

• Europe

• Middle East

• Africa

• Asia

What is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides called?

• Island

• Peninsula

• Isthmus

• Continent

Which area is known as the historical region of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Persia

• Arabia

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

What term is used to describe a person from the Arabian Peninsula?

• Persian

• Arab

• Egyptian

• Turk