Ancient World History Flashcards
Define the word oasis.
Place with water in a very dry area
Define the term bedouin.
Nomads who lived on the Arabian peninsula.
What are the bodies of water that border the Arabian Peninsula?
The Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea, and the Red Sea.
Leaders of tribes in early Arabia were called
sheikhs
Why did Arabian merchants travel in trade caravans?
Arabian merchants traveled in caravans for safety, efficiency, and trade.
The religion of Islam arose on the Arabian Peninsula as a result of the preachings of
Muhammad
Originally, what city did Muhammad and his followers have to leave because it was too dangerous for them to stay? Why?
mekka because it is to dangerous
Islam is a monotheist religion which means
The believe in one god
What is Islam’s holy book called?
Qur’an
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, Pilgrimage
Muhammad is considered a prophet within the religion of Islam. What makes a person a prophet?
A prophet in Islam is someone chosen by Allah to teach people how to live rightly.
Describe the geography of the Arabian Peninsula.
The Arabian Peninsula is a large, mostly desert region bordered by the Red Sea, Arabian Gulf, and Persian Gulf
what city did Muhammad go to after he left Makkah?
Madinah
How many times a day does a Muslim pray? In what direction do Muslims pray?
Muslims pray five times a day, and they pray in the direction of Makkah
What is the name given to God in the religion of Islam?
Allah
The religion of Islam broke into 2 separate groups after Muhammad’s death. What are these 2 groups called?
Sunni and Shia.
What is the title given to the leader of the Muslims?
Caliph
Why did Muslim traders travel to Africa? What trade products were they looking to buy?
gold, ivory, and salt
How was the religion of Islam spread outside of the Arabian Peninsula?
trade, conquests, and missionaries.
What West African city became a Muslim center of trade, culture, and learning?
Timbuktu
