CSET Social Science subtest 1 Latest 2023 Graded A

CSET Social Science subtest 1 Latest 2023 Graded A Who is the prophet of Islam? Mohammed Where is the center of Arab religion? Mecca Where did Mohammad flee to? What was the flight called? What is its significance? Medinathe Hegira-beginning of the Moslem calendar Kaaba Most sacred Muslem mosque in Mecca 5 Pillars of Islam o Oneness of God-Allah; Mohammed=prophet o Pray 5 times a day o Charity for the welfare of community o Fasting during Ramadan o Pilgramage to Mecca 4 Moral principles of Islam o Charity, humility, patience o Forgiveness of enemies o Avarice, lying, and malice are condemned o Alcohol, pork, gambling are prohibited Who took leadership after death of Mohammed? Abu Bakr (caliph) - friend, father in law Contributions of Islam • Africa benefitted most • Perfected methods of irrigation • Resources extended to Arabian peninsula • Increased trade routes, easier distribution of crops • Slavery • Muslims introduced number 0, advanced surgeries, compass and astrolabe • Attempted to spread religion into Europe, got as far as Spain • The Crusades=Christian wars against Muslim "infidels" Manorialism Similar to feudalism, but with manors (large house with fields) What ended Feudalism and Manorialism? Black Death Iconoclasm the rejection or destruction of religious images as heretical (opposing religion) Renaissance defined rebirth, rekindling of ancient classical greek and roman civilizations Gutenberg Invented printing press- Enabled