History 2.3.1

Question 1

God in Arabic.

Answer 1

Arabian Peninsula

Question 2

Also called Arabia. It is a region located in the Middle East, on the southwestern edge of Asia. The region’s geography includes deserts, oases, mountains, and coastlines. A person from the Arabian Peninsula.

Answer 2

Arab

Question 3

A Muslim leader, regarded as the successor of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

Answer 3

caliph

Question 4

Five acts required of all Muslims. They are considered the foundation of Muslim life.

Answer 4

Five Pillars of Islam

Question 5

Writings that record the traditions and sayings of Muhammad. These writings include religious laws and stories about Muhammad’s life.

Answer 5

Hadith

Question 6

A major world religion founded in the early 600s by Muhammad. Followers of Islam are known as Muslims. Muslims believe that there is only one God (Allah) and that Muhammad is his messenger.

Answer 6

Islam

Question 7

A building for Muslim prayer.

Answer 7

mosque

Question 8

A follower of Islam.

Answer 8

Muslim

Question 9

One of the two main branches of Islam. Shiites believe Muhammad designated his son-in-law Ali to be his successor. They do not recognize the first four caliphs as Muhammad’s successors.

Answer 9

Shia

Question 10

A follower of Shia, one of the two main branches of Islam.

Answer 10

Shiite

Question 11

One of the two main branches of Islam. Sunnis believe Muhammad did not pick a successor. They consider Muhammad’s father-in-law Abu Bakr to be Muhammad’s rightful successor. Sunnis are often described as orthodox Muslims.

Answer 11

Sunni

Question 12

(about 570 – 632) The founder of Islam. Muslims believe he is God’s messenger. Muhammad’s teachings are recorded in the Quran.

Answer 12

Muhammad

Question 13

[kuh-RAN] The holy book of Islam. Muslims believe the Quran contains the exact words of God as told to Muhammad.

Answer 13

Quran