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Islam test Flashcards

1
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mecca

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the holiest city in the region of Islam

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Pilgrimage

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a journey to a sacred place

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Qur’an

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the sacred book of Islam

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Shariah

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a code of laws for muslims to abide by in their daily lives

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caliph

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the highest ruler of Islam (must be arab)

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mosque

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Muslim house of worship and prayer. Also the house where Muhammed lived and became the first house of worship and prayer.

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souk

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a market

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Muhammed

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known as the prophet of Islam, became political and spirital leader

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Jihad

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to struggle or to make an effert

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How many times do Muslims have to pray?

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5 times a day

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astrolabe

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Muslim scientists improved Greek invention, which was a tool used to hart the directions and locations on the Earth through the stars

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Shahadah

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Belief/faith

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Salah

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prayer

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14
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Zakah

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charity

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15
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Sawm

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Fasting

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16
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Hajj

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Pilgrimige

17
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How was the Arabian Peninsula well situated for trade?

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It sat at the crossroads of three continents Asia, Africa, and lastly Europe. Perfect for trading ideas and good with other civilizations.

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How did Muslim doctors make it easier to treat and prevent diseases?

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They made sure doctors had knowledge to treat people. They kept track of drugs and what their effects would be. They wrote desciptions of the diseases for diagnosis.

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Muslim advancement in astronomy

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Muslim scientists improved the Greek astrolabe. Used to chart directions and locations on Earth through the stars. Also used to know which direction to turn Mecca for their daily prayers.

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Advancement in Medicine

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In Baghdad, Muslim doctors improved medicine by creating test for doctors to pass before they could practice medicine.

21
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advancement in Literature

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Muslims wrote enciclopedias and descriptions for drugs that were available. Muslim doctors descriptions for diseases. Smallpox was successfully treated in a Muslim hospital in Baghdad.

22
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Poetry and Short Stories

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forms of literature that were popular among the Islamic world.

23
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The Rubaiyat

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poem by Omar Khayyam: poems expressed emotions

24
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Aladdin, Ali Baba, and Sinbad and the 40 thieves

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famous short stories in the Muslim world

25
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What was the most important contribution to Islamic architecture and why?

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Mosques: The first mosques were simple and later communities grew wealthier, mosques became more elaborate.
They had domes and arches and were beautifully decorated with tiles and bricks.

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What did the Mosques honor?

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They honored Allah and inspired the region of Islam.

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