Islam Flashcards
Who is the prophet or founder of Islam?
Muhammad
What is the holy book of Islam?
Qu’ran
In what city was the prophet Muhammad born?
Mecca
The fundamental beliefs of the religion known as Islam are called?
The Five Pillars
What is the language of Islam?
Arabic
How did Islam spread throughout the ancient world?
Through trade routes like the Silk Road, Through jihad, Through cultural diffusion, and Through people talking about their faith
What is the Islamic word for god?
Allah
Islam accepted the prophets of Judaism and Christianity and people of these faiths were called?
People of the Book
The cities of Mecca and Medina are located on the
Arabian peninsula
What is the name of the structure pictured below which is found in the city of Jerusalem?
Dome of the Rock
Successors to the prophet Muhammad were given what title?
Caliph
What does the map below describe?
The Spread of Islam
In the late 900’s the capital of Islam moved from Mecca to which city in modern day Iraq?
Baghdad
The Sunni Shi’ite division within Islam occurred because of a disagreement about
Who should succeed Muhammad after his death
Sunnis believe that Abu Bakr was the rightful successor to Muhammad. What do Shi’ite believe?
Muhammad’s cousin Ali and his descendents can be caliph
