SOTW Vol. 2 Chapter 7

When Muhammed died, who became the new leader of Islam?

Abu Bakr

What did Muhammad tell the people to do?

Attack the caravans traveling to Mecca

What was the new capital of the Islamic empire?

Baghdad

After Muhammad died, what did Muslims call their leaders?

Caliphs

T/F Followers of Islam must face Medina when they pray.

False

T/F The fight between Mecca and Medina lasted only 2 months.

False

Besides being a prophet, what other job did Muhammad have in Medina?

Judge

What did later rulers conquer?

Land to the east toward India, North Africa, and land to the north all the way to the Caspian Sea

What did Muhammad declare to be a holy place?

Mecca

Where was the new capital of the Islamic empire built?

On the banks of the Tigris River

What was the name of the sailor in a famous book called The Thousand and One Nights?

Sinbad

What was in the valley where the sailor landed?

Snakes

Describe the new capital city of the Islamic Empire.

The new capital city was Baghdad. It was known for its beautiful buildings, running water, it's public libraries, and it's thinkers.

What problem did the people in Medina face?

There wasn't enough food or water

T/F Muhammad told his followers not to drink wine and eat pork.

True

T/F The new capital city of Islam was round, with three walls surrounding it.

True

T/F When Muhammad died, many of his followers began to panic because they had no leader.

True

What is every faithful Muslim supposed to do at least once in their lifetime?

Visit Mecca