History 11-1 Open Notes Quiz Answers

desert

What climate is found on the Arabian Peninsula?

Muhammad

Who was the prophet of Islam?

Sunna

Customs based on Muhammad's words and deeds are called _____.

oases

Green areas with an underground water source in this are called _____.

Allah

He began teaching that there was only one true God, and that God was _____. He preached that all people are equal before God, that the rich should share their goods, that people should lead a good life, and that on Judgment Day God would reward the good and punish the evil.

Kaaba

In the middle of this city was the _____, which was a square stone building surrounded by statues of gods and goddesses. Inside this building was a Great Stone the people believed was from heaven.

Yathrib

Many people in Makkah did not like Muhammad's teachings. Many of his followers were persecuted. In A.D. 622, Muhammad left Makkah and traveled north to the city of _____.

caravans

Merchants traveled in groups called _____ to keep safe from attacks.

Islamic State

Muhammad created an _____, which is a government that uses its political power to uphold Islam.

Makkah/Mecca

Muhammad created an army and conquered the city of _____ in A.D. 630.

Five Pillars

Muslims had to follow the _____ of Islam, which are acts of worship centered around Belief, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, and Pilgrimage (Hajj).

Bedouins

Nomadic desert herders in Arabia are called _____.

muslim

Someone who practices Islam is called a _____.

Madinah

The city was then renamed _____, which means "City of the Prophet".

Quran

The holy book of Islam is called the _____.

Makkah/Mecca

The largest and richest city in Arabia was _____; it was also the holiest city.

sheikh

The leader of an Arab tribe is called a _____.

Allah

The people of the Arabian Peninsula worshipped many gods but believed that _____ was the Creator God.

Hijrah

This journey became known as the _____ which means "breaking off relationships".