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Chapter 2 History Vocabulary
World Studies 3rd Edition BJU Part one
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History
7th Grade
09/12/2011

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Byzantine
Definition
Eastern Roman Empire
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Sassanid
Definition
Persian Empire
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Mecca
Definition
Place where Muhammad was born
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Ka'bah
Definition
a stone building in Mecca that was used for pagan rituals.  Many gods were stred in this.  Muslims are required to walk around this structure 7 times as part of their pilgrimage to Mecca.
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Ramadan
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The holy month of Islam
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Qur'an 
Definition
recitations...Muhammed's revelations were written down by his followers and came to be known as this.
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Allah
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is an Arabic word meaning "the god"
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Medina
Definition
Muhammad and a small group of followers traveled to a small oasis called ____________ after being forced to flee from Mecca.
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Hegira
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The move to Medina became known as the __________ or flight...This event would later mark the beginning of Islam...located North of Mecca and was occupied by a group of tribal warriors.
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Islam
Definition
Muhammed developed the beliefs of this new religion...meaning submission...The 5 Pillars of __________ comprised their core beliefs
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Battle of Badr
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The people of Mecca sent a force against Muhammad after he would raid passing caravans entering Mecca.  His army was outnumbered but prevailed in this battle.
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Muslims
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followers of Islam
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caliph
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from an Arab word that means "to succeed"
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Wars of Apostasy
Definition
When Muhammed died many sought polital and religious independence from Islam.  This breach provoked conflicts that became known as ____________________.  The new leader, Abu Bakr's forces defeated all who sought independence.  He maintained political and religious unity by military force.
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Shiite
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believe that Muhammad intended Ali, his cousin (& son-in-law), to be his successor.  They believe he retained Muhammad's political and spiritual authority.  They refer to their leader as imam.
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imam
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leaders of the Shiites of Islam
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Sunni
Definition
believe that Muhammad did not appoint a successor...they believe that any worthy Muslim could be selected to lead Islam...they refer to their political leader as caliph and their spiritual leader as imam.
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Hadith
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a book that contains a description of Muhammad's life, including what he said, what he did, and what he approved
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Five Pillars 
Definition
1.  Repeating the creed,"There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the prophet of Allah"  2.  The daily practice of prayer more of a recitation but before they do this they must engage in a ritual cleansing  3.  is almsgiving - Muslims are required to give a percentage of their wealth to those in need  4.  fasting going w/o food or drink during Ramadan  from sunrise to sunset  5.  make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once ina lifetime.
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Sharia
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a system of divine law, belief, or practice that shapes all of life; Islamic law; often resulting in harsh punishments
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jihad
Definition
word means "to strive hard"; some Muslims view this as each believer to become a good Muslim; however, the Qur'an uses this term in the context of a "holy war" against non-Muslims
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What term describes the worship of many gods?
Definition
polytheism
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What book is based on the teachings of Muhammad and means "recitations"?
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Qur'an
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What does the term Islam mean?
Definition
submission
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What are the two main groups within Islam?
Definition
Shiites and Sunnis
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According to Muslims, how is one saved?
Definition
Islam teaches that their salvation is earned by doing good works.  They are required to perform the Five Pillars of Islam and model their lives after Muhammad but even then there is no guarantee of salvation.
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Does the Muslim way of being saved agree with the Bible?  Cite a Bible verse to support your answer.
Definition
No, 'God's Word declares that one who trusts in Christ as Savior is saved by God's grace alone'  Ephesians 2:8-9  In addition, 'believers in Christ have assurance of eternal life in heaven' John 6:40
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Cite a 
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Evaluate the Muslim claims that the Bible is God's Word and yet has been corrupted.
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Muhammad taught that Allah had sent many prophets including Moses and Jesus to remind man of Allah's teachings.  However, he also taught that the teaching sof these prophets had been lost or corrupted.  They do not prove that the Bible has been corrupted.  They quote verses in the Qur'an that make this claim.
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