The document is a study guide containing questions about the origins and spread of Islam. It asks about where Islam started, the life of Muhammad, the 5 Pillars of Islam, the two major sects (Sunni and Shiite), how Islam spread through trade, raids, and conquest, and accomplishments during the Muslim Golden Age in fields like art, architecture, economy, math and science. It also contains questions about Mecca, the Kaaba, and Muhammad's vision.

1. Christianity, Islam and Judaism
Using Mr. Carn’s powerpoint and your notes, please complete the following chart:
Judaism Christianity Islam
Brief History of the Religion
Deity (God) and/or
Prophets
Religious Text
Holy City(s)
Claims to the Holy Land

2. The Rise of Islam and Muslim Empires
1. Where did Islam start? __________________________________________
2. What is Mecca? ________________________________________________
3. Describe the Kaaba. What was inside? _____________________________
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4. Who is Muhammad? ____________________________________________
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5. What was Muhammad’s vision? ___________________________________
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6. How did Arabs react to Muhammad at first? How did he triumph?
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7. What are the 5 Pillars of Islam? Describe them.
Statement of Faith Prayer Fasting Alms Giving Pilgrimage

3. 8. Describe the two major sects of Islam:
9. Describe the two ways in which Islam spread quickly:
10. What allowed the Muslims the ability to expand into Europe? _________
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Sunni Shiite
Trade Raids and Conquest

4. 11. Describe several accomplishments in the Muslim Golden Age.
Art Architecture Economy Math Science