Islam and Africa Quizlet - not complete

How Did Islam Begin

Founded by Muhhamad. He is a merchant and he traveled around. God came to him and gave him the Quran. He lived by it and his wife converted first

What Is The Major Similarity Between Muslims, Jews, And Christians?

They all worship the same God

List And Describe The Five Pillars Of Islam

- Proclaim one's faith in the one true God - repeat a creed 3 times when you become Muslim
- Face Mecca and pray 5 times a day - dawn, noon, mid afternoon, sunset, evening
- Give charity to the poor - you give a small portion of your income
- Fasting during the month of Ramadan - from sunrise to sunset in the month Muhammad received the Quran
- Make the Hajj to Mecca - travel if financially and physically able

What Is The Root Of The Sunni-Shiite Divide In Islam? What Beliefs Do They Both Share?

After Muhammad died, it wasn't sure who was to be the true successor of him since he didn't have a son. Sunni's believed it should be a pious male from his tribe while Shiites believed it should be his daughter and her husband. They both believe in the same God, look to the Quran for guidance, and follow the Five Pillars

What Is The Geography In Africa Like?

There are a variety of climates and geography which positively influenced the diversity of cultures
- Deserts (Sahara)
- Savannas (grassy plain)

What Are The Two Predominant Trade Goods In Africa?

Gold and salt

How Did Islam Spread To Africa?

It spread to North Africa in the 690s because of military reasons and soon after replaced Christianity as the dominant religion of North Africa. Then, Muslim traders spread Islam to West Africa as well but through trade.

Describe The Trade In The Kingdom Of Ghana

Gold and salt along with cocoa and other goods were traded through the Sahara. Islamic ideas also spread through the Sahara.

Who Was The Most Significant Leader In Mali? What Can He Be Remembered For?

Mansa Musa was the richest man in all of history. But not only was he rich, he was incredibly generous. He would give money, build temples and schooling systems. He always helped others and on his pilgrimage, he gave so much that gold lost its value.

How Did The East African International Trade System Help African Societies Further Develop?

Foreign trade helped local rulers to build strong and independent city states. It also linked Africa to Asia and the Middle East, which led to a rich cultural mix along the coast, and aided cultural diffusion.

Describe What Made Ethiopia Unique When Compared To Other African Civilizations

Ethiopia kept their independence while others where taken over, and they were able to do this because of rugged mountains which protected them. Then, they also united their people through Christianity and continued to follow Christianity even when everyone else turned to Islam.

Define Muhammad

The founder of Islam,

Define Mosque

Muslim house of worship

Define Quran

The sacred text used in the Islam religion. They believe that it contains God's sacred word as revealed to Muhammad. It also holds their ethical beliefs, specifically honesty, generosity and social justice.

Define Sharia

A system of law based on scholarly interpretations of the Quran

Define Mecca

Most holy place in Islam, located in saudi arabia (arabian peninsula)

Define Kaaba

The holy box that all people face during prayer, located in mecca

Define Timbuktu

Great center of learning founded by Mansa Musa