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Islam
Human Geo
Question | Answer |
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Who did Arabs worship before Islam? | Many gods |
What are the Pillars of Islam? | faith, prayer, charitable giving, fasting, taking a pilgrimage to Mecca |
Where do Muslims go to worship? | Mosque |
What are the main holy books for Islam? | The Quran and the Sunna |
What do Muslims believe about Jesus? | He was a prophet, his mother Mary was a virgin, he is the Messiah |
When is the Islamic holy day? | Friday |
What is the religious leader in Islam called? | Imam |
How many times do Muslims pray each day? | 5 times |
What do Muslims call Jews and Christians? | People of the Book |
What was the shrine dedicated to Abraham called? | Kaaba |
What is the holy city in Islam called? | Mecca |
What is the Islamic month called when Muslims fast? | Ramadan |
What was built after Muhammed's Night Journey? | Dome of the Rock |
What direction must Muslims face when they pray? | Towards Mecca |
What do Muslims believe they will have to determine if they go to heaven or hell? | Judgement Day |
What was Arabia like before Islam was founded? | They worshiped many idols |
Why do Muslims not portray Muhammad in pictures? | They don't want it to lead to idol worshiping |
What were the Sunnis and the Shi'ites arguing about? | Muhammad's successor |
What is Shari'a law? | Based on the Quran and Sunna, group of laws that tell Muslims how they should act, and was divinely inspired. |
What do the Shi'ites belive? | Only members of Muhammad's family can be leaders, there have been 12 imams, and the first 3 caliphs were not legitimate |