Module 5: Arab Civilization & Islamic World Vocabulary Pt. 1

Front

How did Arabia develop as a global trading crossroads by the early Middle Ages?

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All the above are correct.

Front

Which of the following best describes the environment in Arabia? Cool, Dry Forested mountains with lakes, Warm, humid jungle plains with rivers, Hot, Dry desert with small Oases, Cold, wet mountain tundra with glaciers

Back

Hot, Dry desert with small Oases

Front

The statement, "an isolated, reliable source of water in a desert where plants can grow " best describes which of the following terms?

Back

oasis

Front

The statement, "a group of families that share a common ancestor " best describes which of the following terms?

Back

clan

Front

The statement, "the belief that there are many Gods" best describes which of the following terms?

Back

polytheism

Front

The statement, "a religious journey" best describes which of the following terms?

Back

pilgrimage

Front

Which of the following best describes, the Ka'aba? Options: The holy book of Muhammad's life, The name for the ruler of Mecca, A holy structure in Mecca that Muslims pray to

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A holy structure in Mecca that Muslims pray to

Front

What is the best definition of the term, "prophet"?

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a teacher believed to be inspired by God

Front

Which of the following best describes the term, "monotheism"? Options: The belief in MANY Gods., The belief in ONE God, The belief in MANY marriages , The belief in ONE marriage

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The belief in ONE God

Front

Which of the following best describes the event known in Arabic as, the "hijrah"? Options: Muhammad and his followers flee from Egypt to Mecca, Muhammad and his followers flee from Mecca to Medina, Muhammad rededicated the Ka'aba to the one true God

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Muhammad and his followers flee from Mecca to Medina