Islam Flashcards
(17 cards)
Where did Islam begin?
On the Arabian Peninsula in the 600s.
Who was the Prophet of Islam?
Muhammad.
What are the earliest and most sacred cities in Islam?
Mecca and Medina.
What is the Arabic word for God in Islam?
Allah.
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Qur’an (Koran).
What are the Five Pillars of Faith in Islam?
- Confession of faith to Allah and Muhammad
- Pray facing Mecca 5 times a day
- Charity (alms) to poor
- Fasting during Ramadan
- Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime)
What caused the rapid spread of Islam after Muhammad’s death?
Spread along trade routes by his followers and the weakness of the Persian and Byzantine Empires.
Who led the Franks in the Battle of Tours in 732 CE?
Charles the Hammer Martel.
What two branches of Islam emerged due to divisions within the religion?
Sunni and Shi’ite.
What did Shi’ites believe regarding the caliph?
The caliph could only come from a descendant of Muhammad.
What contributions did early Islamic civilization make to science and the arts?
- Mosaics
- Concept of Zero – Arabic Numerals
- Advancements in Algebra and Medicine
- Architecture like the Dome of the Rock
What event marked the collapse of the Islamic Empire?
The Mongol invasion and conquest of Baghdad in 1254.
True or False: Muslims believe Muhammad is the final prophet.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Islamic Empire moved its capital to _______.
Baghdad.
What was one method that helped spread Islam across vast areas?
Traveling along trade routes from Mecca and Medina.
What did the political unity of Muslims facilitate?
The spread of Islam.
What is the significance of the Dome of the Rock?
It is a sacred site for Muslims where Muhammad ascended to heaven.
