1. Islam

3. Arabian Peninsula
Nomads- people who live a mobile, or wandering existence
Caravans- large groups of traders that traveled across the desert
Peninsula contained deserts, oases, mountains, and fertile coastland

4. The Quran Quran- holy book of Islam Rules of Islamic life
Written in Arabic

5. Muslim Belief God in Arabic: Allah Mosque- house of worship
Also believed in Abraham and Jesus

6. Five Pillars of Islam Declaration of Faith
Muslims must regularly say, “There is no god but God, and Mohammed is his prophet.”

7. Five Pillars of Islam Prayer
Muslims must pray five times each day, facing in the direction of the holy city of Mecca

8. Five Pillars of Islam Charity
Muslims must give money to help those in need

9. Five Pillars of Islam Fasting
Muslims must fast during daylight hours in the month of Ramadan

10. Five Pillars of Islam Pilgrimage
Muslims must make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least one time in their lives if they are able

12. A Split Among Muslims Shi’a Sunnis
Thought ruler should be direct descendant of Mohammad
15% of all Muslims are Shi’a
Sunnis
Thought any religious man could be the ruler if he had the support of the people and followed Muhammed’s teachings
85% of all Muslims are Sunnis