The Rise of Islam: Study Guide
"Life in Arabic was influenced by the harsh desert climate of the region" Key Terms:
sand dunes = Hills of sand shaped by the wind
oasis = A wet, fertile area in a desert
sedentary = settled
caravan = A group of trader that travel together
souk = A market or bazaar
Be able to describe:
1. Where is the Arabic Peninsula?
Southwest corner of Asia.
2. Why do geographers call Arabic a "crossroads" location?
Many trade routes cross Arabic.
3. How did trade affect Arabia's culture?
It brought many different people, product and ideas.
"Muhammad introduced a major world religion called Islam"
Key Terms:
Muhammad = The person who start Islam
Islam = The massager Muhammad received form the basis of religion
Muslim = The follower of Islam
Qur'an = The holy book of Islam
Allah = God that Muslim believed
Shrine = A place at which people worship a saint or a god
pilgrimage = a journey to a sacred place
mosque = Building for Muslim prayer
1. Briefly describe two reasons why Muhammad's teaching challenged old ideas
·Polytheism - belief in one God
·Life after death 2. Describe two ways that Islam, Judaism and Christianity are similar
·Begin place - southwest Asia
·Teach - kindness to follow people are belief in one God 3. Why did Muhammad and his followers have to leave Mecca and go to Medina?
Muhammad was threatened to be killed. 4. Describe two things that happened upon his return to Mecca
·Destroyed tribal idols
·Forgive the people on Mecca who threatened him "The Qur'an and the Sunnah guide Muslims in their beliefs, behavior, and laws" Key Terms:
jihad = To make an effort, or to struggle
Sunnah = refers to the way Muhammad lived, which provides a model for the duties and the way of life expected of Muslim
Five Pillar of Islam = Five acts of worship required of all Muslims
Five Pillar of Islam = Five acts of worship required of all Muslims
Shariah = Islamic law, based on interpretations on the Qur'an and Sunnah
1. What is the central teaching of the Qur’an?
Only one god - Allah and Muhammad is his prophet 2. Be able to name at least two guidelines for Muslim behavior
·No pork
·No gamble
·No liquor
3. Be able to list the Five Pillars of Islam
·Profession of faith
·Daily worship
·Giving to charity
·Fasting
·Hajj(Pilgrimage)
