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Islam (History)
Islam- Review WH6 11.17.09
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is a Prophet of Islam? | Muhammad |
| What is the Holy Book of Islam? | Qur'an |
| What do you call their place of Worship? | Moseques |
| What are the three divisions of the Muslim Empire? | Caliphates |
| Who are spiritual leaders who should direct the descendants of Muhammad? | Imams |
| What are struggles to defend faith? | Jihad |
| What is the name of an Indian ritual in which a window commits suicide after death of her husband? | Suttee |
| ________ Is an Islamic title meaning "successor to the prophet". | Caliph |
| Name the Five Pillars of Islam. | 1. Recite the profession of faith.2. Pray five times daily facing Mecca3. Give alms4. Fast 5. If possible make pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime. |
| What three animals did Muslims use in Warfare? | Elephants, Camel, Horses |
| What does Islam discourage representations of? | Human or animal forms |
| Why were Muslims forbidden to eat pork? | Because pigs are unclean. |
| Islamic faith only belives in one___. | God |
| What are two major battles of Islam? | 1. Battle of Tours 2. Timur destroys Delhi |
| Muslim army mainly consisted of two groups: | 1. The Infatry 2. The Calvary |
| What were the Mamluks before they started a dynasty? | Slaves |
| What was Al Razi or Rhazes mainly known for? | Giving the first clear description of syptoms and how to cure smallpox and measels. |
| What was he main influence of Arab scholars? | The development of Geography as a science |
| What did Islamic goverment influence? | Equality and Justice to establish a society of harmony. |