Modern World History
Name:
Mr. Munger- 10Z
Origins and Teachings of Islam
Period:
Textbook page 252
1. Describe the ancient Arab city of Mecca
2. a. What was the name of the religion that the prophet Muhammad founded?
b. What does the name mean?
c. Why is it named this, what is the significance of the
name?
3. A follower of the religion of Islam is called a
4.
is the Arab word for God.
5. a. Islam is a Monotheistic religion, what does this mean?
b. Describe the Connections between Islam, Christianity
and Judaism?
6. a. The sacred text of Islam is known as the
.
b. Describe the role and the importance of this text to
Muslims
7. Summarize the main beliefs of the Quran outlined on the bottom of page
253.
8. List and describe the Five Pillars of Islam.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The Arabic word Jihad is often mistakenly translated as “Holy War.” What
does it really mean?
When it is said that Islam is “both a religion and a way of life” what does
that mean? Give examples.