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Benson
Arab World
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History
9th Grade
02/29/2008

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Term
Arab
Definition
A cultural and linguistic term
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Arab world location
Definition
Africa and the Middle East
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The five major contributions to the Arab World Civilization

Definition
Music, Architecture, Crafts, Philosphy, Astronomy
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Who is Muhammad?
Definition
He was a dephened sheep herder, and the founder of Islam
Term
Where was Muhammad born?
Definition
Mecca, a city in saui arabia
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What is the name of the Islamic holy book?
Definition
The Koran
Term
What is Islams word for god?
Definition
Allah
Term
What is the name of a person who follows the Islamic religion?
Definition
Muslium
Term
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Definition

No god accept allah, salaat, zakaat, fasting during ranadan, haj

Term
Why do musliums go on a pilgrimage to Mecca? What do they do when they get to Mecca?
Definition
Because its Muhammads birth place, circle the Ka'ban- a small building made from bricks
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What is the name of the place of worship for Muslim?
Definition
A Mosque
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Which way do Muslims face when praying?
Definition
East, towards Mecca
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What do Muslims do during Ramadan?
Definition
Fast
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Why did Muhammad leave his home city and move to Medina?
Definition
Because he was being persicuted in Macca for his beliefs
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According to the Qur'an, what happend to Muhammad in Jerusalem? What did Muslims build on this site?
Definition
He told them to face Jerusalem when praying, then he rose into heaven to talk to All. Mosque called Dome of the Rock
Term

Draw the symbol of Muhammad's army.

Definition

crescent moon
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How many times a day are Muslims supposed to pray?

Definition
5 times a day
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What did Muhammad believe god called him to do?
Definition

To preach about Allah.

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What are "caliphs" ?
Definition
A series of rulers.
Term
Describe the extent of the Muslim World at the death of Muhammad.
Definition

It covered the Arabian Peninsula

Term
Describe the extent of the spread of the Muslim World afet Muhammad's death, in A.D. 850.
Definition

The middle east and north Africa

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What is an Arab America?
Definition
US Citizens and permenant residents who trace their ancestory to who or immigrated from Arabic-speaking places.
Term

List 5 characteristics of Arab-Americans.

Definition

-Trace ancestoryu from Arabic speaking people

-3 million Arab Americans
-Not all people in the region are Arab
-A third are concentrated in California

-Half of Arab Americans live in 20 metropolitan areas.

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