Quarter 2 Flashcards
How did Israel manage to be independent sometimes?
When parts of the Middle East were in political conflicts and chaos
Who was Jehovah?
Judaism’s version of God
What are the “5 Pillars” in Islam?
The confession of faith - Only believe in Allah
Pray - 5 times a day in the direction of Mecca
Fast during the month of Ramadan - To demonstrate fervor
Zakat - give 10%, “tithe”, for charity
The Hajj - To travel to Mecca once
What is the Torah?
The sacred text of Judaism
What is a synagogue?
Churches for Jews
Who renewed the covenant?
Moses
Who received and delivered the 10 commandments and where?
Moses on Mount Sinai
How many Jews committed suicide at Masada in 70 A.D.
All 960, except 2 women and 5 children hiding in cisterns
What is a mosque?
A church for Muslims
What marks year 1 of the Muslim calendar?
The Haj - the flight to Medina
What does Medina mean?
City of the prophet
What religious place is built on top the other?
Dome of the Rock is built on top of Temple Mount
Where was paper money discovered in the Abbasid Dynasty?
On Chinese POW’s in the Battle of Talus
How many Muslim sects were there?
Sufi, Shiite, and Sunni
What invading force put an end to the Islamic Empire?
The Mongols
