Standard Review Test (Islam) Flashcards
Place the following in order as they appeared in history: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
How has Arabia’s crossroads location affected it’s culture and society?
Everywhere the traders went for trade they were influenced by other cultures.
What three continents Arab merchants trade across?
Europe, Asia, and Africa
Who’s the prophet of Islam?
Muhammad
What is the central teaching of the Koran?
Allah is the only GOD and Muhammad is his prophet
Why do Muslims respect Jews and Christians as people of the book?
They have related teachings and all have a holy book.
What is a hajj?
A pilgrimage to Mecca
What is a caliph?
A political or military leader of Islam
How did trade aid in the spread of Islam?
Everywhere they went they introduced Islam
What are the names of the two branches of Islam that developed in the mid 600’s?
Sunni and Shia`
What is the name of the Muslim Empire that captured Constantinople and renamed it Istanbul?
The Ottoman Empire
What is the name of the Muslim Empire that was located in India?
The Mughal Empire
How did Muslim scholars preserve learning from the Ancient world?
The took the teaching left behind in Europe and they translated it into Arabic. Once Europe got back on their feet they gave the learning back.
List one major scientific achievement made in the Muslim world?
A medical encylopedia
List one major culture achievement in the Muslim world?
Calligraphy
