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".