Islam Test Study Guide

Islam Test Study Guide

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1) a city in Western Saudi 1) a city in Western Saudi Arabia; one of the two holiest Arabia; one of the two holiest cities of Islam, formally known cities of Islam, formally known as Yathribas Yathrib

MedinaMedina

“City of the Prophet”

2) the holy book of Islam containing what Allah revealed to Muhammad

• Qur’an

3) a journey to a sacred place 3) a journey to a sacred place or shrineor shrine

pilgrimage pilgrimage

4) the leader or ruler of a Muslim state; the word means “successor”

• caliph

5) prophet and founder of Islam; 5) prophet and founder of Islam; proclaimed message of Allah; proclaimed message of Allah; considered by Muslims to be the considered by Muslims to be the last prophetlast prophet

MuhammadMuhammad

6) the Arabic word for God

•Allah

7) An area of vegetation fed 7) An area of vegetation fed by underground springs and by underground springs and surrounded by desertsurrounded by desert

oasisoasis

8) a person who moves from one area to another and does not have a permanent home

• Nomad

9) a city in Western Saudi 9) a city in Western Saudi Arabia; the birth place of the Arabia; the birth place of the prophet Muhammad; the prophet Muhammad; the holiest Muslim cityholiest Muslim city

MeccaMecca

10) a group of people related by blood or marriage

•Clan

11) A building for Muslim 11) A building for Muslim worship designed to face the worship designed to face the city of Meccacity of Mecca

MosqueMosque

12) the belief in one God

•monotheism 1 GOD

13) a guide for proper Muslim 13) a guide for proper Muslim living based on the teachings living based on the teachings and words of Muhammadand words of Muhammad

SunnahSunnah

14) A member of the branch of Islam that supports the descendants of Muhammad as his rightful successors; only a descendant of Muhammad may be ruler or caliph

• Shi’a or Shiite

15) the branch of Islam that accepts 15) the branch of Islam that accepts the validity of the first four caliphs as the validity of the first four caliphs as successors to Muhammad; any successors to Muhammad; any Muslim who follows Muhammad’s Muslim who follows Muhammad’s example may be ruler or caliphexample may be ruler or caliph

SunniSunni

16) the religion practiced by Muslims based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad and the words of Allah in the holy book, the Qur’an

• Islam

17) For Muslims, a pilgrimage or 17) For Muslims, a pilgrimage or sacred journey to Mecca that every sacred journey to Mecca that every Muslim must go on once in a Muslim must go on once in a lifetimelifetime

HajjHajj

18) A Muslim prayer leader

• imam

19) the ninth month of the Muslim 19) the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, marked by fasting, Muhammad calendar, marked by fasting, Muhammad received his first message from Allah received his first message from Allah during this month – Muslims do not eat during this month – Muslims do not eat or drink from sun up to sun downor drink from sun up to sun down

RamadanRamadan

20) prayer, said five times a day; one of the Five Pillars of Islam

• Salat

21) a shrine in Mecca that 21) a shrine in Mecca that Muslims believe was built by Muslims believe was built by Abraham and his son Ishmael Abraham and his son Ishmael as a temple to Godas a temple to God

Ka’abaKa’aba

22) The term means “to struggle”; to do one’s best, to resist temptation and overcome evil; in more recent years the word has come to mean Muslim holy war

•Jihad

23) a religious leader or 23) a religious leader or other person who claims to other person who claims to carry the message of Godcarry the message of God

ProphetProphet

24) The migration in CE 622 of Muhammad from Mecca to Yathrib, now called Medina

•Hijrah

25) the head scarf worn by 25) the head scarf worn by some Muslim women to cover some Muslim women to cover the head and hairthe head and hair

HijabHijab

26) What is an oasis AND why are they important on the Arabian Peninsula?

• An oasis is a fertile area in the middle of the desert – they are important water sources for nomads and traders, and help the growth of cities

27) What is the Ka’aba, where 27) What is the Ka’aba, where is it located, and who built it?is it located, and who built it?

The Ka’aba is a religious The Ka’aba is a religious shrine in Mecca. It is believed shrine in Mecca. It is believed to be built by the prophet to be built by the prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael Abraham and his son Ishmael as a temple to Godas a temple to God

28) What is Islam’s main 28) What is Islam’s main teaching?teaching?

There is only There is only

ONE godONE god

29) What was the main effect of 29) What was the main effect of the growth of trade on the the growth of trade on the Arabian Peninsula?Arabian Peninsula?

As trade increased on the As trade increased on the Arabian Peninsula so did the Arabian Peninsula so did the cultural exchange between cultural exchange between peoplepeople from distant places from distant places including religion and languageincluding religion and language

30) What happened after 30) What happened after Muhammad’s death?Muhammad’s death?

First, Muslim panicked without a First, Muslim panicked without a successor, then they elected Abu successor, then they elected Abu Bakr to lead. Muslims believed Bakr to lead. Muslims believed God should be worshipped, not God should be worshipped, not Muhammad.Muhammad.

31) Why did the Muslim community 31) Why did the Muslim community split?split?

A group of Muslims A group of Muslims First, did not accept the leadership of three of First, did not accept the leadership of three of

the first four caliphs after Muhammadthe first four caliphs after Muhammad Second, they did not accept or like the Second, they did not accept or like the

leadership of the Umayyads – who did not leadership of the Umayyads – who did not practice Islam like Muhammadpractice Islam like Muhammad

Third, believed that only a relative of Third, believed that only a relative of Muhammad could be a rightful ruler for MuslimsMuhammad could be a rightful ruler for Muslims

32) How were clans important 32) How were clans important to Bedouin life on the Arabian to Bedouin life on the Arabian Peninsula?Peninsula?

Clans supported each other in Clans supported each other in the harsh desert climate. the harsh desert climate. People relied on their families People relied on their families to survive. to survive.

33) Why do you think 33) Why do you think Muhammad began his Muhammad began his teaching in Mecca?teaching in Mecca?

Muhammad was born in Muhammad was born in Mecca and it was in Mecca he Mecca and it was in Mecca he received the message of Allah received the message of Allah from the angel Gabriel from the angel Gabriel

34) What did Muhammad do 34) What did Muhammad do after God spoke to him after God spoke to him through the angel Gabriel?through the angel Gabriel?

Muhammad began preaching Muhammad began preaching that there was only one God that there was only one God

35) Why were people on the 35) Why were people on the Arabian Peninsula nomads?Arabian Peninsula nomads?

the desert climate was not the desert climate was not good for farming and people good for farming and people were forced to move from were forced to move from place to place to find food place to place to find food and water and water

36) Why did the Shiites oppose the 36) Why did the Shiites oppose the Umayyad rule, when they took Umayyad rule, when they took over the Muslim Empire?over the Muslim Empire?

they did not follow Muhammad’s example they did not follow Muhammad’s example they were extravagant and surrounded they were extravagant and surrounded

themselves with richesthemselves with riches they did not live a simple lifethey did not live a simple life they were not descendants of Muhammadthey were not descendants of Muhammad

37) Why did Muhammad and 37) Why did Muhammad and his followers migrate to his followers migrate to Yathrib (current day Medina)?Yathrib (current day Medina)?

Muhammad and his followers Muhammad and his followers were persecuted (attacked) were persecuted (attacked) for their belief in one godfor their belief in one god

They left Mecca because they They left Mecca because they were in dangerwere in danger

38) What did Abu Bakr do 38) What did Abu Bakr do when he became the first when he became the first caliph after Muhammad's caliph after Muhammad's death?death?

1)1) He promised to follow He promised to follow Muhammad’s exampleMuhammad’s example

2)2) He used military force to He used military force to reunite the Muslim peoplereunite the Muslim people

39) Why was Mecca an 39) Why was Mecca an important trade center?important trade center?

Mecca was located on Mecca was located on three major trade routes, three major trade routes, so people passed through so people passed through the city very frequentlythe city very frequently

40) What beliefs do Muslims, Christians 40) What beliefs do Muslims, Christians and Jewish people share?and Jewish people share?

All three believe that Abraham was a All three believe that Abraham was a prophetprophet

All three use a holy bookAll three use a holy book All three use prayerAll three use prayer All three have a house of worshipAll three have a house of worship All three believe in one GODAll three believe in one GOD All three originated in the Middle EastAll three originated in the Middle East

41) Why did many people 41) Why did many people convert to Islam when the convert to Islam when the Muslim Empire expanded?Muslim Empire expanded?

People were drawn to Islam’s People were drawn to Islam’s message of hope and peacemessage of hope and peace

Muslims received certain tax Muslims received certain tax breaksbreaks

42) How were the actions of the 42) How were the actions of the Umayyad family different than the Umayyad family different than the four caliphs that ruled before them?four caliphs that ruled before them?

The Umayyads surrounded The Umayyads surrounded themselves with luxury and richesthemselves with luxury and riches

They did not live a simple life and They did not live a simple life and help spread the wealth to all Muslimshelp spread the wealth to all Muslims

43) Who took control of the 43) Who took control of the Muslim Empire after the Muslim Empire after the Umayyads?Umayyads?

The AbbasidsThe Abbasids

44) A golden age in the Muslim Empire 44) A golden age in the Muslim Empire occurred during the rule of the occurred during the rule of the Abbasids. What is a golden age?Abbasids. What is a golden age?

A golden age is a time when a society A golden age is a time when a society or culture is at its peak.or culture is at its peak.

More arts, education, and learning is More arts, education, and learning is taking place during a golden agetaking place during a golden age

The Five Pillars of IslamThe Five Pillars of Islam

SHAHADA

SALAT

ZAKAT

SAWM

HAJJ

1 2 3 4 5

SHAHADASHAHADA• Muslims must publicly recite the prayer –

“There is only one god and Muhammad is the prophet of God”

• This statement of faith is so important, it should be spoken when a baby is born and when someone dies

• A Muslim’s five daily prayers

• Muslims cleanse there bodies before prayer, because they are presenting themselves in front of their God

• Muslims pray facing the holy city of Mecca

• Muslims can pray at a house of worship called a mosque

SALATSALAT

• When Muslims donate a certain percentage of their money or riches to the poor population

• Zakat is an opportunity for Muslims to spread their wealth among people in greater need

• Muslims can donate money, jewelry, or food if appropriate

ZAKATZAKAT

• Fasting from sun-up to sun-down during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, Ramadan

• The fast teaches self discipline and self control and Muslims believe Sawm helps them live their lives according to the will of Allah

• During the nights of Ramadan Muslims recite long passages from the Qur’an

SAWMSAWM

• The pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca that Muslims must go on once in a lifetime

• Muslims visit the Ka’aba, a holy shrine in the center of Mecca and perform other important rituals

• Only Muslims who are healthy and able to go on the Hajj are required to attend

• Muslims wear very plain clothing to emphasize equality among all Muslims

HAJJHAJJ

Test InformationTest Information The Islam Test is this Friday 11/7/08!! The Islam Test is 60 points!! The Islam Test will consist of a multiple choice

section, a vocabulary section with a word bank, a fill in the blank section on the Five Pillars of Islam, and an extra credit section

Use your study guide and all the assignments in your unit packet to prepare and study for the test

The Islam Unit packet with all the assignments is also due on Friday

The Islam Test is this Friday 11/7/08!! The Islam Test is 60 points!! The Islam Test will consist of a multiple choice

section, a vocabulary section with a word bank, a fill in the blank section on the Five Pillars of Islam, and an extra credit section

Use your study guide and all the assignments in your unit packet to prepare and study for the test

The Islam Unit packet with all the assignments is also due on Friday

Don’t be lazy like me....Please

study for your Islam Test!!!