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Rise of Islam
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| # of followers of Islam | 1.2 billion |
| total world population | 6.4 billion |
| Event that changed perception of Islam | 9/11 |
| date of Mohammeds birth | 570 AD |
| Mohammed is known as the : | prophet |
| 4 classifications that Mohammed could be considered | prophet, merchant , statesmen and warrior |
| birthplace of Mohammed | Mecca |
| "age of darkness": | before the birth of the prophet |
| While in meditation he had a vision of the angel; | Gabriel |
| the angel told him to; | recite |
| Mohammeds message of monotheism was received with; | anger |
| During the night ascension Mohammed was said to fly on a horse to; | Jerusalem |
| In Medina he united various groups by writing a | constitution |
| muslims believe that Mohammed was; | the last and greatest prophet |
| 2 major groups of Islam ; the larger group 90% | Sunni |
| 2 major groups of Islam ; the smaller ,10% | shia |
| System regulates family life ,morals ,business and community | shari'a |