Islamic World / India Study Guide

Define Oasis. (Fill in the blank: Oasis is ________.)

• a place in a desert where water can be found

• a mountain covered with snow

• a city near the ocean

• a forest with many trees

Define Sultan. (Fill in the blank: Sultan is ________.)

• Religious and political leader for the Ottoman Empire

• A type of traditional Turkish dessert

• A famous Ottoman architect

• A ceremonial sword used in the Ottoman Empire

Define Nomad. (Fill in the blank: Nomad is ________.)

• no fixed homes & believed in many gods

• a person who lives only in cities

• someone who never travels

• a person who always stays in one place

Define Caliph. (Fill in the blank: Caliph is ________.)

• Ruler of Muslim empire

• Religious festival

• Ancient city

• Type of food

Define Sunnis. (Fill in the blank: Sunnis ________.)

• Believe anyone who was a good Muslim can be chosen as caliph

• Believe only descendants of Muhammad can be caliph

• Reject the authority of the caliph

• Do not follow the Five Pillars of Islam

Define Shias. (Fill in the blank: Shias ________.)

• Only descendants of Muhammad should be Caliph

• Believe in reincarnation

• Do not follow any religious leader

• Reject all forms of leadership

Arabia before Islam was characterized by which of the following?

• Tribal societies with polytheistic beliefs

• A unified Islamic empire

• A region dominated by Christianity

• A land with advanced democratic institutions

Islamic economies flourished (grew) because of:

• trade and commerce

• lack of resources

• isolation from other regions

• limited technological advancements

The group of people who spread Islam throughout the three continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia were:

• the Mongols

• the Muslims

• the Christians

• the Buddhists

Women were treated in which way BEFORE Islam spread in Arabia?

• They had few rights and were often treated as property.

• They had equal rights as men.

• They were leaders in society.

• They were highly educated and respected.