Which of the following describes Mohammed?

Key figure in Islam; considered the last and greatest prophet.

Bedoin warriors were...

Arabian nomads who were some of the first converts to Islam.

A religious center known as the "Holy City"

Which of the following describes Mehmed II?

Ottoman sultan who overthrew the Byzantine Empire

The Muslim group known as the Shia

wanted an Islamic leader that was directly related to Mohammed

someone who practices the religion of Islam

The highest leader of Islam "successor"

Muslims who believe that any good Muslim could become caliph

all 3 religions have a sacred text or ____________

monotheistic religion based in Mecca, the birthplace of Muhammad

After Muhammad's death in 632, the Islamic faith

split into two groups, but continued to grow worldwide.

The written record of Muhammad's words and actions

Why was the Arabian Peninsula the ideal location for trading?

Surrounded by major bodies of water and 3 continents

a religion based on the teachings of Muhammad

The holy book of the Islam religion.

Arab prophet; founder of religion of Islam.

A black cube-shaped shrine at the center of the religious prayer in Mecca

Which of the following describes Abu Bakr?

Mohammed's father-in-law and the first caliph.

Which of the following describes Ali?

Mohammed's son-in-law/cousin; became the fourth caliph.

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prophet
The process of bringing water to dry land, especially for growing crops.
a messenger of god
A nation in Southwest Asia located on the Arabian Peninsula
Body of water that separates Africa & the Arabian Peninsula
2
Which of the following means "believing in one god"
Aztec Religion
Monotheism
Dualtheism
Polytheism
3
Mecca
groups that share common traditions, language, history
where most Persians live
Chemical fertilizers, garbage, and sewage
city in Saudi Arabia all Muslims must make a pilgrimage to
4
What three continents are around Arabia?
Asia, North America, South America
South America, Antarctica, Africa
Asia, Europe, North America
Europe, Asia, and Africa
5
Hajj
group of Arabs who lived or still live in an area called Palestine
A monotheistic religion based on the belief that there is one God
Muslim shrine
Pilgrimage to Mecca
6
Muhammad's escape from Mecca to Medina is known as
Hijra
Kaaba.
Hajj
Quran.
7
Shia
A group of people traveling together for safety.
Muslims who believe only members of Muhammad's family could become caliph
A place at which people worship a saint or a god
A group of traders that travel together
8
Use the label to identify the physical feature labeled: R
Arabain Sea
Persian Gulf
Red Sea
Medditeranean Sea
9
What groups were formed after the split when Mohammed died?
Yankees and Red Sox
Sunni and Shia
David and Tiffany Ortiz
Ali and Abu
10
Which of the following describes Mohammed?
Ottoman sultan who overthrew the Byzantine Empire
Key figure in Islam; considered the last and greatest prophet.
Mohammed's son-in-law/cousin; became the fourth caliph.
Mohammed's father-in-law and the first caliph.
11
Which is NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Islam?
Charity
Worshipping weekly at shrines
Fasting
Daily Prayer
12
Bedoin warriors were...
German soldiers who aided the Abbasids.
Ottoman sultans who overthrew the Byzantine Empire & Constantinople
Arabian nomads who were some of the first converts to Islam.
Christian children taken from their families and raised as Muslim soldiers.
13
What did the angel tell Muhammad?
Recite the Bible
Work in the temple
Be a messenger for God
Read the Bible
14
Mecca
A religious center known as the "Holy City"
the prophet for the religion of Islam
A market that merchants used for trading and selling goods
Acts of worship required by all Muslims
15
Which of the following describes Mehmed II?
Mohammed's son-in-law/cousin; became the fourth caliph.
Key figure in Islam; considered the last and greatest prophet.
Ottoman sultan who overthrew the Byzantine Empire
Mohammed's father-in-law and the first caliph.
16
The Muslim group known as the Shia
believe in polytheism.
eventually reunited with the Muslim group known as the Sunnis.
wanted an Islamic leader that was voted for;the majority of Muslims
wanted an Islamic leader that was directly related to Mohammed
17
Muslim
A nation in Southwest Asia located east of Iraq and west of Afghanistan.
someone who practices the religion of Islam
members of the Persian ethnic group (language: Farsi)
body of water located west of Israel and Southwest Asia, south of Europe
18
Which of the following is NOT true about the Arabian Peninsula?
It generally has a hot, desert climate with some mountains and plains.
It borders the Atlantic Ocean.
It is separated from Asia by the Persian Gulf.
It borders the Red Sea.
19
Calligraphy
A month of fasting for Muslims ( no eating or drinking during daylight )
Decorative writing
People who live a settled life in one place, like a town
The want for an item/product.
20
Caliph
The holy book of Islam
The highest leader of Islam "successor"
A group of people traveling together for safety.
A monarch or king of West Africa.
21
Muslim
The ability to cross the Sahara Desert to trade.
The holy pilgrimage to Mecca
People who believe in Islam.
A monarch or king of West Africa.
22
Sunni
A religion with roots in Judaism based on the teaching of Muhammad.
Lush tropical grasslands.
Muslims who believe that any good Muslim could become caliph
A month of fasting for Muslims ( no eating or drinking during daylight )
23
holy book
all 3 religions have a sacred text or ____________
the main difference that Sunni and Shia Muslims disagree about
These technologies are very expensive for countries to use.
the Muslim holy book
24
Use the label to identify the physical feature labeled: N
Orange River
Jordan River
Euphrates River
Tigris River
25
Islam
the Iberian Peninsula
monotheistic religion based in Mecca, the birthplace of Muhammad
A territory along the Mediterranean Sea just north of the Sinai Peninsula
a riverbed that remains dry except during the rainy seasons
26
The holiest city in Islam is named
Istanbul.
Constantinople.
Mecca.
Baghdad.
27
Where are Mecca and Medina located?
South America
Mesoamerica
Andes Mountains
Arabia
28
The Sunnah includes these beliefs:
Griots & African Origins
The Analects & Confucius
The Five Pillars & Mohammed
The Eightfold Path & Buddha
29
In comparison to medicine in Europe, Muslim medicine was
about the same.
much less advanced.
did not exist
far more advanced.
30
Pilgrimage
The written record of Muhammad's words and actions
The belief in one god
A market that merchants used for trading and selling goods
A journey to a sacred place
31
Use the label to identify the physical feature labeled: O
Jordan River
Orange River
Tigris River
Euphrates River
32
After Muhammad's death in 632, the Islamic faith
split into two groups, but continued to grow worldwide.
came to an abrupt end.
was outlawed in the Arabian Peninsula.
didn't change at all
33
Where did Muhammad go after his death threat?
Medina
Yemen
Mecca
Iraq
34
A text that records the actions and words of Muhammad; Islamic guide for proper living
Sunnah
caliph
Qur’an
Hijrah
35
What are people who follow Islam called?
Christians
Buddhists
Maya
Muslims
36
Sunnah
The holy book of Islam
The written record of Muhammad's words and actions
The ability to cross the Sahara Desert to trade.
A place of worship for Muslims.
37
When Mehmed the Conqueror conquered Constantinople,
he built a temple for himself
he kept the city exactly as it was
he renamed it Istanbul
he started a soccer team
38
Which achievement was not a contribution of the Muslim scholars?
Concept of Gravity
Geometric Mosaics
Concept of Zero
One Thousand & One Nights
39
Why was the Arabian Peninsula the ideal location for trading?
Its excellent climate
Surrounded by major bodies of water and 3 continents
Vast transportation system
Extensive natural resources
40
Islam
Muslims who believe that any good Muslim could become caliph
a religion based on the teachings of Muhammad
Wanderers that move from place to place following food, water
The holy book of the Islam religion.
41
The most important parts of being Muslim are the...
Five Pillars of Islam
Three Kings
Seven Deadly Sins
Ten Commandments
42
Allah
A teacher who is inspired by God.
A black cube-shaped shrine at the center of the religious prayer in Mecca
Lush tropical grasslands.
The Arabic word for God
43
Qur'an (Koran)
The holy book of the Islam religion.
A group of traders that travel together
Area below the Sahara desert in Africa.
History/stories passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth.
44
Use the label to identify the physical feature labeled: L
Mediterranean sea
Red Sea
Arabian Sea
Persian Gulf
45
Muhammad
A place where crude oil is converted into useful products
Arab prophet; founder of religion of Islam.
river in southwest Asia that flows through the part of the Fertile Crescent
Muslim shrine
46
Kaaba
A Muslim house of worship
A black cube-shaped shrine at the center of the religious prayer in Mecca
A group of people traveling together for safety.
People who believe in Islam.
47
Which of the following describes Abu Bakr?
Key figure in Islam; considered the last and greatest prophet.
Ottoman sultan who overthrew the Byzantine Empire
Mohammed's father-in-law and the first caliph.
Mohammed's son-in-law/cousin; became the fourth caliph.
48
Use the label to identify the physical feature labeled: Q
Mediterranean sea
Persian Gulf
Arabian Sea
Red Sea
49
Which of the following describes Ali?
Mohammed's son-in-law/cousin; became the fourth caliph.
Mohammed's father-in-law and the first caliph.
Ottoman sultan who overthrew the Byzantine Empire
Key figure in Islam; considered the last and greatest prophet.
50
Who helped introduce goods worldwide, spread the Arabic language, used coins & kept detailed records?
merchants
emperors
griots
Bedouin warriors
51
Which empire was known as the Golden Age of Islam?
The Ming Dynasty
The Ottoman Empire
The Abbasid Dynasty
The Umayyad Dynasty
52
Shari'a
The holy pilgrimage to Mecca
Islamic law system.
a religion based on the teachings of Muhammad
A religion with roots in Judaism based on the teaching of Muhammad.
53
Qur'an
groups that share a common way of living
the Muslim holy book
a person can be a member of BOTH an ethnic group and a religious group
a person who practices the religion of Islam
54
monotheism
someone who practices the religion of Islam
the founder and final prophet of Islam
Dams limit the water available to countries further downstream.
believing in only ONE god; Muslims, Christians & Jews believe in one God
55
Islam
scarcity, pollution, unequal distribution
the only religion that believes Jesus is the son of God
Area within the country of Israel.
most practiced religion in SW Asia
56
Select the key figure & text for Islam:
Mohammed/Quran
Jesus/New Testament
Buddha/Eightfold Path
Confucius/Analects
57
What is the Muslim holy book called?
Bible
History Textbook
Torah
Qur'an
58
5 Pillars of Faith
the founder and final prophet of Islam
the basic beliefs and duties Muslims must follow
scarcity, pollution, unequal distribution
Body of water that separates Africa and the Arabian Peninsula
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Mecca
the holiest city of Islam; Muhammad's birthplace
Pilgrimage to Mecca
A place where crude oil is converted into useful products
A policy for establishing and developing a national homeland for Jews

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