Southwest Asia/ Arabian Penisula Flashcards
1
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Arabia
A
The center of Islam
2
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Muhammad
A
Islam’s prophet
3
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Mecca
A
The holy land of Islam
4
Q
Islam
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A monotheistic religion that believes that God is the one who created the universe and that he decides what is right and wrong.
5
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The Quran
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Messages from Muhammad in a written form.
6
Q
The Five Pillars
A
Pilgrimage- To go to Haji/Mekkah
Zalat - Alms to give to the poor
To fast during Ramadan
Salat- To pray five times a day
Shahada - To say that god is the only god and that Muhamad is his prophet.
7
Q
Mehmed II the Conquer
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Took Constantinople and enlarged the Ottoman Empire
