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Lathrom Islam
History of Islam
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Social Studies
7th Grade
01/22/2012

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Yathrib
Definition
City that is the subject of the Hijrah
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zakat
Definition
tax
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Number Zero
Definition
not invented by Arabs
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Seljuk Turks
Definition
First conquered the Arabs in Baghdad
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Battle of Tours
Definition
Stopped the Arab expansion into France
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Charles Martel
Definition
Led the French at the Battle of Tours
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Shiites
Definition
Majority of all Muslims
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Baghdad
Definition
Last stronghold of the Abbasids
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Astrolabe
Definition
Device invented by Muslims to assist with navigation
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Sina
Definition
Classified animal, vegetable and mineral
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Imam
Definition
Prayer leader
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Jesus
Definition
Isa Al Masih
Term
99
Definition
Names of Allah
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Shirk
Definition
a sin
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Gabriel
Definition
angel who revealed the teachings to Muhammad
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Council of Elders
Definition
Advised the Sheikh
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Kaaba
Definition
Former home of idols
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Madinah
Definition
Muhammad died in this city.
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Janna
Definition
Paradise
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Bazaars
Definition
Places of trade
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Cordoba
Definition
European capital of the Arabs
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Moors
Definition
Arabs who conquered Spain
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an Abbasid
Definition
Harun al-Rashid
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Bakhura
Definition
Center of the Samanid Dynasty
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Mongols
Definition
Destroyed Baghdad and killed its 50,000 inhabitants
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3 years
Definition
A Muslim can keep his land unused before losing it
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The Jews
Definition
originally created Social Justice
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Madinah Compact
Definition
Ensured the loyalty of the Non-Arab Muslims
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Kharijites
Definition
Those who follow the way of Ali
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Suffis
Definition
Seeks to achieve a "harmonious community".
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Use left hand when eating and giving gifts
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False
Term
Showing soles of feet is rude.
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True
Term
Muslims cannot eat bacon but can eat ham.
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False
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Muhammad is last prophet of Allah
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True
Term
Women wear veils to protect reputation of family
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True
Term
Polygamy is not practiced.
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False
Term
Muhammad's wife owned an inn.
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False
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Pray 5 times a day
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True
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3rd Caliph, Uthman, had the official Koran completed.
Definition
Term
Greater Jihad is the protection of the faith from attackers.
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False
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Umayyads were not tolerant of Jews
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False
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Non-Arab Muslims were not liked by the Umayyads
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True
Term
Arab cities were designed as planned communities with grid systems for streets
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False
Term
Women attend Madrasas if they demonstrateskill in learning in elementary school
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True
Term
The teachings were revealed to Muhammad in 632AD
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True
Term
Ali killed Husayn in his battle for control of Islam
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False
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Muslims must fast during Ramadan
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True
Term
An Islamic government must ensure the equality of all followers of Islam
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False
Term
The Arabic culture suffered from many divisions due to the number of languages spoken
Definition
False
Term
Suffis are the most traditional group of followers of Islam
Definition
False
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Quaran
Definition
Law of Islam
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Hajj
Definition
Pilgrimage
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Moses Maimonides
Definition
Jewish scholar
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Abu Bakr
Definition
First Caliph
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Ibn Sina
Definition
Canon of Medicine
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Shari'ah
Definition
Law of Islam
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Harun al-Rashid
Definition
Leader of Abbasid Dynasty
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Mu'awiyah
Definition
Leader of Umayyad Dynasy
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Husayn
Definition
Son of Ali
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Shiites
Definition
Suffering and martyrdom are signs of spiritual devotion
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Sunnis
Definition
Any devout Muslim can be Caliph
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Sufis
Definition
Mystical connection to Allah
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Ibn-Khaldun
Definition
History is a process
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Equality
Definition
The opportunity to secure a livelihood
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Social Justice
Definition
Zakat
Term
Muslims
Definition
followers of Islam
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Hijrah
Definition
Report of what Muhammad did
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Makkah
Definition
Religious Capital during Muhammad's time
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Madinah
Definition
Political Capital during Muhammad's time
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Hadith
Definition
Collection of Islamic traditions
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Rightly Guided Caliph
Definition
Title of first four leaders following Muhammad
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House of Wisdom
Definition
Institute founded by Ma'Mun
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Moors
Definition
Muslims who controlled Spain from North Africa
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Damascus
Definition
Capital city of the Arab Empire during the Umayyad Empire
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Shiites
Definition
Group of Muslims that believe that the Caliph must be a descendent of Muhammad
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