SS Unit test - Islam and West Africa
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Where was Muhammad born?
Muhammad was born in Mecca around 570 C.E.
What was Muhammad's job before becoming a prophet?
He worked as a caravan manager.
Who was Khadijah?
Khadijah was Muhammad's wife who admired his honesty.
When did Muhammad receive his first revelation?
In 610 C.E.
Which angel delivered God's message to Muhammad?
The angel Gabriel.
What does the word Islam mean?
Islam means submission to the will of God.
What does the word Muslim mean?
A Muslim is one who surrenders to God.
What is Allah?
Allah is the Arabic word for God.
What is the Qur'an?
The holy book of Islam believed to be God's exact word.
What is monotheism?
The belief in one God.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
The basic acts of worship required of Muslims.
What is the Shahadah?
The declaration of faith in one God and Muhammad as His messenger.
What is Salat?
Prayer performed five times a day.
Which direction do Muslims face when praying?
Toward Mecca.
What is Zakat?
Giving about 2.5 percent of wealth to charity.
What is Siyam?
Fasting during the month of Ramadan.
What is Ramadan?
A holy month of fasting, prayer, and charity.
What holiday ends Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr.
What is Hajj?
The pilgrimage to Mecca.
What is the Kaaba?
A sacred shrine in Mecca.
Why is Mecca important to Muslims?
It is Islam's holiest city and Muhammad's birthplace.
Who led the Muslim community after Muhammad died?
Caliphs.
What do Sunnis believe about leadership?
Leaders should be chosen by the community.
What do Shi'ah believe about leadership?
Leaders should be Muhammad's descendants through Ali.
How did Islam spread?
Through trade, conquest, and missionaries.
What is the Sahel?
A semi-desert region south of the Sahara.
Why was the Niger River important?
It supported farming, trade, and cities.
What was trans-Saharan trade?
Trade routes crossing the Sahara Desert.
Why were camels important to trade?
They could travel long distances without water.
What was Ghana?
West Africa's first major trading empire.
How did Ghana make money?
By taxing traders.
What valuable resource came from West Africa?
Gold.
Why was salt valuable?
It preserved food and replaced lost body salt.
What was the gold-salt trade?
Exchange of gold for salt.
What was Taghaza?
A salt-mining town in the Sahara.
What was Wangara?
A secret gold-producing region.
What was silent barter?
Trading without speaking or meeting.
Why did traders use silent barter?
To trade safely without conflict.
Who was Ibn Battuta?
A Muslim traveler who recorded trade routes.
Why was crossing the Sahara dangerous?
Heat, lack of water, and getting lost.
Why did Ghana decline?
Invasion, resource loss, and population pressure.
Which empire replaced Ghana?
Mali.
How did Islam reach West Africa?
Through Muslim traders and missionaries.
How did Muslim merchants spread Islam?
By settling peacefully in cities.
Who was Mansa Musa?
A powerful ruler of Mali.
Why was Mansa Musa's hajj important?
It showed Mali's great wealth.
What was Timbuktu?
A center of trade and learning.
What was the University of Sankore?
A famous Islamic university.
How did Islam affect education in West Africa?
It encouraged schools and libraries.
How did Islam influence West African society?
It affected government, law, and culture.
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