Islamic Civilization Flashcards
1
Q
What is “The Sharia?”
A
Code of law and theology that outlines 5 pillars of faith for Muslims to observe
2
Q
What is the “haj?”
A
Pilgrimmage to Mecca
3
Q
Koran contain’s whose message?
A
Mohammad
4
Q
What is the 5 pillars of Islam?
A
- Belief there is 1 God and that Mohammed is his prophet
- Pray 5 times a day
- Giving zakat (support of the needy)
- fasting during the month of Ramadan
- The Haj (Pilgrimmage to Mecca)
5
Q
What is a “caliph?”
A
Successor to a prophet
6
Q
Omayyad Caliphs based in Damascus
A
- Governed from 661-750 CE
- Called themselves Shiites
- Believed they were Mohammed’s true successors
- Conquered Spain by 730 CE
7
Q
Abbasid Caliphs
A
- Ruled from 750-1258 CE
- Moved to capital to Baghdad
- Captured by Sljuk Turks
8
Q
Who established the Islamic Empire?
A
Omar between 634 and 642 ca
9
Q
Who is responsible for moving the capital to Baghdad?
A
Abbasid Caliphs
