Major Religions and Islamic History

Flashcards covering key concepts about major religions related to Judaism, Christianity, and the foundational history of Islam.

What are the three major religions mentioned in the notes?

Judaism, Christianity, Islam.

What is Judaism?

An ethnic religion of the Jews that is monotheistic, worshipping one God.

Who founded Islam and where?

Islam was founded by the Prophet Muhammad on the Arabian Peninsula.

During which century did Muhammad found Islam?

In the 8th century.

What did Muhammad teach was important for righteousness?

Muhammad taught that righteousness would be found in actions like almsgiving, prayer, and fasting.

How did Christianity spread after Muhammad's death?

Christianity spread throughout the Middle East, North Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and South Asia.

What is the significance of the Abbasid Caliphate?

It was founded in the 8th century, was ethnically Arab, and was in power during the Golden Age of Islam.

What was the Umayyad Caliphate?

A significant caliphate that preceded the Abbasid Caliphate.