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GRHS WH1 Islamic Emp
The development of Muslim power
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Who was the founder of Islam? | Muhammad |
| Where was the founder of Islam born? | Mecca |
| In what part of the world did Islam begin? | Middle East |
| What are the followers of Islam called? | Muslims |
| Who believed that he was GOD's prophet? | Muhammad |
| The term "Allah" means what in Arabic? | GOD |
| What are the duties that all muslims must follow called? | The Five Pillars of Faith |
| What stopped the Muslim advance into Europe? | Battle of Tours in France |
| What teachings were preserved and extended by the Muslim Empire? | Greek-Roman |
| What is the holy book of Islam? | Koran (or Qur'an) |
| What increased in the Mediterranean Sea as a result of the spread of Islam? | Trade |
| What great cities were defeated by the Muslim Empire/Islamic Empire | Jerusalem & Damascus |
| Islamic was formed during which century? | 7th Century |
| Where did Islam began? | Saudi Arabia on the Arabian Peninsula |
| What earlier prophets are accepted by the Islamic religion? | Abraham, Moses, and Jesus |
| Which language spread with Islam and helped trade? | Arabic |
| The Muslim Empire made significant contributions in what areas? | Math, science, banking and literature |
| What type of religion is Islam? | monotheistic |
| All people are __________ before GOD. | equal |
| What is the holy city of Islam? | Mecca |
| Where did Muhammad go after leaving Mecca? | Medina |
| Muhammad fled to what city to be safe? | Medina |
| Who are the "People of the Book"? | Jews and Christian |
| The most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine that is black in color and shaped like a cube is called what? | Kaaba |