Religión Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the calendar based off of?
Jesus’ birth
What does “Monotheism” mean?
To believe in only ONE God
Who was Muhammad?
The creator and first leader of Islam
What was/is the holy book for Christians?
The Bible
What did the Crusades try to do?
They tried to make everyone Christians.
What city did Muhammad die in?
Medinah
How did the Roman Empire help Christianity become so popular?
- King Charlemage, or Charles The Great, was popular and ruled well.
- The Crusades.
- The Roman Empire and Christians both wanted everyone to be Christians.
What is the difference between Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims?
Sunnis:
*believe that Abu Baker, who was the father of Muhammad’s wife Aisha, was the rightful successor of Muhammad.
*the method of choosing or electing leaders should not necessarily be hereditary.
SHIA
*Believe Muhammad wanted his cousin and son-in-law Imam Ali in accordance with the command of Allah to be the next caliph.
Who was Charlemagne?
A King who died in 814. He ruled as Emperor of the Romans’ for 13 years.
Was King of the Franks from 768
Was Ling of the Lombards from 774
Was Emperor of the Romans’ from 800 until he died in January 814.
(In total, he was King or Emperor starting in 768 and ending in 814)
What were the Crusades?
A series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church in the medieval period. They were ordered by Popes who teamed up with Charlemagne to try to make everyone Christian.
What is the Hadith?
A book that was written by Muslim scholars after Muhammad’s death.
How fast did Islam spread?
Wicked fast. Quickly.
What was/is the Holy book for Muslims?
The Quran.
How many years are in a century?
- For example, a century would be from 900-999.
What city was Muhammad born in?
Makkah
What is the order of Monotheism religions?
- Judaism
- Christianity
- Islam
