Islam Flashcards
What is Ka’aba?
An ancient shrine that has 360 idols.
In Islam, what is does crossroad connect?
Europe, Africa, & Asia.
What are trade routes?
Routes that connected to places around the world, used for trading of goods.
Where did most people live in Islam?
Most lived in an oasis or market town.
What were clans?
People organized into groups called clans to protect and support life.
What was the land like?
Much of the land was desert, but had fertile land.
What is monotheism?
The belief of only one god.
What is a caliph?
A title that means “successor” or “deputy” of Muhammad.
What is shi’a?
The party of “Ali”
Belief that Muhammad’s son- in - law should have succeeded him.
All rulers should be descendants of Muhammad.
What is Sunni?
The belief that Muslim rulers should follow the Sunna or Muhammad’s example.
What is Sufi?
The seeking and devotion to spiritual path instead of material goods.
What are 2 ways to practice Islamic faith?
Shi’a & Sunni.
What were Muhammad’s revelations?
According to Muslim belief, the angel Gabriel came and spoke to Muhammad claiming he would be the last profit and a messenger of Allah.
Why were Muhammad’s ideas unpopular in Mecca?
They thought that it would lead to neglect of Arab gods. They were worried that money would be lost if the city were no longer known as a religious center.
What is a Hijrah?
A migration journey.
