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WHAP Ch.1 Monotheism

TermDefinition
Judaism the monotheistic religion of the Jews
Jewish Diaspora the scattering of the Jewish people to many lands
Messiah savior sent by God
Christianity the religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus
Saint Paul first great popularizer of Christianity
Constantine emperor of the roman empire who moved the capital to Constantinople. eventually converted to christianity
Eastern Orthodox this christian religion broke away from the roman church when it would not accept the authority of the Pope as the head of the church
Roman Catholics christian church of the west that is under the authority of the pope
Islam religion of muslims collectively which governs their civilization and way of life
Muhammad founder of islam
Quran holy book of islam
Umma community of all muslims
Sunni muslims branch of Islam whose members acknowledge the first four caliphs as the rightful successors of muhammad
Shia muslims the branch of Islam whose members acknowledge Ali and his descendants as the rightful successors of Muhammad
Ulama (islam) islamic religious scholars
Sufis (islam) mystical muslim group that believed they could draw closer to God through prayer, fasting, and simple life
Muhammad Who is the greatest prophet and founder of Islam?
Mecca What city is Muhammad from?
Quran What is the Muslim holy book?
Pilgramage to Mecca, pray 5 times a day, fasting, giving to the poor, statement of faith. List as many of the Five Pillars of Islam
Based on the lunar cycle During what month do Muslims fast?
Hadiths Besides their holy book, what are the supplementary sacred texts called?
Shariah What is the body of Islamic law called?
Umma What is the Muslim community of believers called?
Caliph What was the title for the political leader of the Muslim community?
Sunni/Shia What are the two major sects of Islam called?
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