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February 15, 2011
World History
Chapter 11, Islamic Civilization
Study Guide
Coach Scott
1. Where are the Umayyads from?
2. What is the name for the Muslim house of worship?
3. Who are the Bedouins?
4. What is an oasis?
5. What is the Taj Mahal?
6. Name the five pillars of Islam.
7. Who is Suleiman I?
8. How did Mecca (Makkah) evolve into the largest trade city?
9. What is significant about the Kaaba?
10. Why did wealthy merchants and religious leaders dislike Muhammad?
11. Why did Muhammad move to Madinah?
12. Compare and Contrast Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
13. Why did the Shiites and Sunnis split?
14. Explain how Islam Spread from it’s beginning.
15. Which Southeast Asian country has the largest Muslim population?
16. Originally, how did Muhammad see the relationship between Muslims, Christians,
and Jews?
17. How did the Ottoman Turks treat Christians?
18. When did the Ottoman Empire end?
19. Why were Muslim traders so successful?
20. Why do the women follow the custom of hijab?
21. Describe the Muslim social class.
22. What is Ibn Sina known for?
February 15, 2011
World History
Chapter 11, Islamic Civilization
Study Guide
23. Who is al-Razi?
24. What is an astrolabe and what did Muslims discover using it?
25. What is the holy book of Islam?
26. Define Islam.
Coach Scott