Do-Now Flashcard--World

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What is the meaning of the term "Islam"?

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Submission to the will of God

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Where was Muhammad born?

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Mecca

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What is the holy book of Islam?

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Qur'an

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What is the journey to Mecca that Muslims must undertake called?

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Hajj

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During which month do Muslims fast?

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Ramadan

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What language became the language of religion, scholarship, and trade during the Golden Age of Islam?

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Arabic

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During which centuries did the Golden Age of Islam occur?

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8th-13th centuries

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What was the Silk Road primarily used for during the Golden Age of Islam?

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Facilitating trade and cultural exchange with Asia

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What was one of the key contributions in science and medicine during the Golden Age of Islam?

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Advances in astronomy, mathematics (algebra), and medicine

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What role did the Quran serve during the Golden Age of Islam?

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Both a religious and cultural guide