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Chapter Review

The Islamic World

BIG IDEAS
1. In the harsh desert climate of Arabia, Muhammad, a merchant from Mecca,
introduced a major world religion called Islam.
2. Sacred texts called the Quran and the Sunnah guide Muslims in their religion,
daily life, and laws.
3. After the early spread of Islam, three large Islamic empires formedthe
Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal.
4. Muslim scholars and artists made important contributions to science, art, and
literature.

REVIEWING VOCABULARY, TERMS, AND PEOPLE

Use the clues provided to fill in the crossword puzzle below.
1
2

Across

Down

2. A man who brought Islam to Arabia

1. The Muslims title for the highest

leader of Islam

3. To struggle, or to make an effort; also

4. A religion based on the messages

holy war

Muhammad received from God

5. Acceptance
6. A narrow tower of a mosque from

which Muslims are called to prayer

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The Islamic World, continued

Chapter Review

COMPREHENSION AND CRITICAL THINKING

Read the FALSE statement below. On the line provided, replace the
underlined words to make this statement TRUE.
1. The Quran states that that Muslims must make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in

their lifetime if they can.

2. A movement called Shiism influenced many poems.

3. Mehmed II captured Constantinople and created the Islamic Empire.

4. The Safavid Empire fell apart after a new ruler ended a policy of tolerance.

REVIEWING THEMES
In the space provided, explain how each term relates to the theme listed
below.
Theme: religion

1. Five Pillars of Islam __________________________________________________

2. mosque ___________________________________________________________

REVIEW ACTIVITY: COLLAGE

On a separate sheet of paper, create a collage of pictures that show ideas
associated with the Islamic world. Use the ideas below to help you in
your search for pictures. Label each image with the idea it represents.
You must have at least 20 pictures in your collage. They may be from
newspapers, magazines, or other sources your teacher approves.

mosque

customs

land

achievements

empires

cities

religions

practices

rulers

science

trade

buildings

expansions

Mecca

literature

beliefs

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