Unit 6 Review

Which of the following best explains how Islam influences law in the Muslim world?

• Shari’a Law dictates economic practices but mostly leaves politics alone.

• Laws encourage traditional practices and reject the use of modern technologies.

• Islamic tradition heavily influences the creation and enforcement of laws.

• In the justice system, men and women are treated as equals before the law.

The 5 Pillars of Islam (The Essentials)

• Giving to those in need:

• Zakat (Charity):

• Fasting during Ramadan:

• Shahada (Faith):

• Five daily prayers:

• Sawm (Fasting):

• Declaration of faith in one God:

• Salah (Prayer):

• Pilgrimage to Mecca:

• Hajj (Pilgrimage):

Question: Arrange the following events in the correct order of their occurrence:

1. 1.​ (a)  

2. 2.​ (b)  

3. 3.​ (c)  

4. 4.​ ​ (d)  

5. 5.​ (e)  

• The development of the Five Pillars
• The Quran is compiled after Muhammad’s death.
• Muhammad returns to Mecca and reclaims the city.
• Muhammad and his followers migrate to Medina
• Muhammad receives the first revelation

Which book is the Islamic sacred text? Click on the correct image below:

The ​ (a)   is the sacred text of ​ (b)   .

• Quran
• Islam
• Bible, Christianity
• Vedas, Hinduism
• Tao Te Ching, Taoism

These achievements are most closely associated with the

• Golden Age of Islam

• Gupta Empire

• Tang dynasty

• Ottoman Empire

This author most likely agrees that Islam –

• was able to expand because of beliefs shared with other pre-existing religions

• had a greater economic impact on Europe than it did on Asia and Africa

• celebrated Mohammed’s beliefs to encourage the growth of slavery in Africa

• was similar to the Roman Catholic Church in its reliance on priests and clergy

What event would come next to complete this timeline?

• Expansion of Muslim empire

• Development of the five pillars

• Birth of the first prophet

• Historical origins of Islam

Match the sources that influence Islamic laws and beliefs.

• Holy book of Islam

• Shariah Law

• Muhammad's example for the way of life

• Quran

• based on the Qur'an and Sunnah

• Sunnah

The role of Muslim religious leaders in Africa was to​ (a)  

• introduce the teachings of the Qur’an (Koran)
• promote traditional African religions
• lead political revolutions
• establish trade routes with Europe