WH1 Unit 5 and 6 Test Review

Which is NOT one of the 5 pillars of Islam?

This kingdom is famous for its tall stone stelea, which contained the writing of King Ezana.

Scientists believe most of the ancestors of the Native Americans initially arrived from

This term describes the later Mound Builder culture of eastern North America.

The region of Africa that divides the desert from the rain forest.

Located near modern St. Louis, this was the largest center of mound building culture.

The Yucatan Peninsula was home to ___, who built cities centered around temple-pyramids.

The practice of raising herd animals before the invention of farming or agriculture is known as

This West African kingdom became rich trading in gold and salt. Islam was their chief religion

This early civilization had close contact w/ ancient Egypt & was located along the Nile River.

Muslims follow this law, which covers both civil and religious behavior.

About 90% of Muslims. They think that leadership of Muslims can be any pious male.

The first civilization in the Valley of Mexico. Includes the pyramids of the Sun and Moon.

The title means the ruler of the Muslim empire and spiritual successor of Muhammad.

This is the holy book of Islam which is suppose to contained God's actual words.

Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, was a god associated with what region?

This sect of Islam believes in pursuing mystical experiences to seek divine revelation.

According to the Maya and the Aztecs, what was the purpose of human sacrifice?

Migrated to the Valley of Mexico in the 1100s AD, founding their capital of Tenochtitlan.

The main factor that led to so many diverse cultures in North America was

This is an essential part of being Muslim and involves a journey to Mecca.

Meaning “Great House of Stone,” this kingdom was one of the richest in Southern Africa

Chinampas were used by the Aztecs for

This was an integral part of the trade in West Africa and made many wealthy.

Most major civilizations in the Americas had a high degree of social & political equality.

A likely reason for the decline of the Mayan civilization was

The king Mansa Musa of Mali was a devout Muslim who set out on a hajj with a gold-rich escort.

What city was the 1st to convert to Islam &is the second holiest city in the world for Muslims.

Muslims felt strongly about Muhammad, therefore we see a lot of Islamic art with people.

This group believes that only descendants of Muhammad are qualified to be caliphs.

These people controlled a large empire in the Andes Mountains of South America.

This West African city is a center of trade and learning, starting during the Mali Empire.

Marks the start of the Muslim calendar, when the Prophet & his followers fled Mecca for Medina.