Southwest Asia

Question 1

Arabia

Answer 1

The homeland of the Arabs, the center of Islam, and is covered with dry plains and deserts in southwest part of Asia

Question 2

Mecca

Answer 2

A very important town in Arabia. Was a crossroad for trade because large caravans from southwestern Arabia passed through the town on their way to Syria and Mesopotamia. Was also a very important religious site.

Question 3

Muhammed

Answer 3

The founder of the Islamic religion and a preacher of Islam. Also known as a prophet.

Question 4

Islam

Answer 4

A monotheistic religion that follows Allah and the Five Pillars.

Question 5

The Qu’ran

Answer 5

The holy and sacred text of Islam. The Muslims believed the Qu’ran is the written word of God.

Question 5

The Five Pillars

Answer 5

The Five Pillars are belief, prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage

Question 5

Mehmed ll the Conqueror

Answer 5

The ruler of the Ottomans and conquered Constantinople and diminished the Byzantine Empire.