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Chapter 6 Test Review - Islam
Name:__________________
1) Where was the religion founded?
2) Who was the founder or prophet of Islam?
3) What are people who believe in Islam called?
4) What do Muslims call their God?
5) What is the holy book of Islam?
6) What is the Islamic place of worship called?
7) What is the holiest city to Muslims? What is found in that city?
8) Know the 5 pillars:
A) What is the profession of faith?
B) Pray _______ times a day facing _____________.
C) What is meant by giving alms?
D) When are Muslims supposed to fast?
E) Make a pilgrimage where?
9) Why would Muslims think that Christians are polytheistic? Which of the five pillars does this have to do with?
10) What language do followers of Islam speak?
11) Explain the 2 parts of jihad. Why do some Muslims participate in what they consider “holy war”?
12) What group of Muslims conquered the Byzantine Empire? Their empire is today known as what country?
13) What group controlled parts of India? What fought the Christians in the Crusades? What group was in Spain?
14) What two branches did Islam split into and why?
15) Where did Muslim traders travel to?
16) How did Islam spread to other parts of the world?
17) Muslims who settled in Spain were called what?
18) What was the most powerful Muslim empire in India? What famous building was built during this time?
19) Explain the accomplishments of Ibn Battutu.
20) What do Judaism, Christianity and Islam all have in common?
21) Explain how Islam continues to grow today.
22) What is shariah?
23) What is the hijab?
24) What is the hajj?