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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where is the birthplace of Islam | Mecca |
| Who is the founder of Islam | Muhammad |
| What is the name of the holy book for Muslims | Quran |
| What are the 5 pillars of Islam | Outlines the basic practices of Islam |
| Why was Muhammad’s message not well received in Mecca | It threatened Mecca’s traditional role as a pilgrimage destination for polytheistic Arabs |
| What areas did the Umma control by Muhammad’s death | Arabian Peninsula |
| What are caliphs | Successors of Muhammad and leader of caliphate |
| Which caliphate expanded into Spain, North Africa, Iberian Peninsula, and parts of Central Asia | Umayyad Caliphate |
| Why did the first 3 Caliphs following Muhammad’s death rule without controversy | Muhammad’s close companions |
| What is the significance of the battle of the camel | War between Ali and those that opposed him; Ali is victorious |
| Why was Ali assassinated by some of his followers | His willingness to negotiate |
| Who do Shi’a Muslims follow | Ali and Husayn |
| Who do Sunni Muslims follow | Umayyads |
| How did Islamic stability in heart of the world’s major trade routes affect the economy | Allowed commodities to be traded between China, south/southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East |
| Describe 1 technological advance, which advanced trade in Muslim controlled areas | Arabian Camel Saddles improved the security and efficiency of trans-sarahan trade |
| What is the significance of Timbuktu | Major trading city created in Africa as a result of Islam |
| What new math did Islamic scholars create | Algebra |
| What is the significance of Ibn Sina | Made huge gains in science and author canon of medicine which became the medical text t in the Middle East and Europe |
| What is the significance of Ibn Battuta | Write travels which vastly improved knowledge of cultural and physical geography in the Islamic world and beyond |
| What are 2 similarities between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam | Believe humans are messengers of god Share similar scripture |
| What are 2 differences between in Judaism in relation to Christianity and Islam | Torah No hell |
| What are 2 differences between in Christianity in relation to Islam and Judaism | Jesus Christ is messiah Mainly focused on New Testament |
| What are 2 differences between Islam in relation to Judaism and Christianity | Muhammad is a prophet Quran |