Early Islamic Civilization

What happened to the Islamic community immediately after Muhammad's death?

• It disbanded and ceased to exist.

• It split into different factions.

• It continued to grow under new leadership.

• It was taken over by a foreign power.

Explain the significance of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad.

• It was a religious temple for worship.

• It was a center for learning and translation of scientific and philosophical texts.

• It was a military fortress.

• It was a marketplace for trade.

What was the primary economic activity in Arabia at the time of Muhammad's birth?

• Agriculture

• Trade

• Fishing

• Mining

Which city was Muhammad born in?

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Cairo

Who is Muhammad?

• A jewish teacher and healer; founded Christianity.

• A world famous comedian.

• Arab religious, social and political leader; founded Islamic religion.

• A prophet.

What are the basic tenents of the Islam faith called?

• Four Noble Truths

• Five Pillars

• Eightfold path

• Three Wise Sayings

What does the Arabic word "Sunnah" refer to?

• The Five Pillars of Islam

• The word of God in the Qur'an

• The tradition or way of the Prophet Muhammad

• The belief in a single all-powerful god

Match the following

• Muslim مسلم

• A Muslim place of worship.

• Allah الله

• Islam's primary sacred text, regarded by Muslims as the direct words of Allah.

• Qur’an القرآن

• Arabic word for God.

• Mosque مسجد

• The most sacred temple of Islam, located at Mecca.

• Ka’aba كعبة

• A follower of Islam, means "one who has submitted".

What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?

• Kaaba

• Tajj

• Hajj

• Medina

Describe the social structure of Arabian society at the time of Muhammad's birth.

• It was a highly centralized society with a strong central government.

• It was a tribal society with no central government.

• It was a feudal society with lords and vassals.

• It was a democratic society with elected leaders.