TCAP Review - Arabian Peninsula Flashcards
1
Q
What is Arabia?
A
The peninsula that has countries like Saudi Arabia.
2
Q
Who was Muhammad?
A
The creator of the Islamic religion.
3
Q
What is Islam?
A
A religion founded by Muhammad which makes believers follow the 5 Pillars.
4
Q
What are the 5 pillars (define all 5)
A
- Shahada - Belief in one God and that Muhammad is God’s messenger.
- Salat - Followers should pray 5 times a day.
- Zakat - Followers should donate to their community.
- Sawm - Followers should fast for Ramadan.
- Hajj - Followers should take at least one trip to Mecca in their lifetime.
5
Q
What is Mecca?
A
The holy city of the Islamic Religion.
6
Q
What is The Qur’an?
A
The religious text of Islam.
7
Q
Who was Mehmed II the Conqueror?
A
The sultan of the Ottoman Empire who conquered the Byzantine Empire.
8
Q
What was The Ottoman Empire.
A
A powerful army that took over Arabia.
