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| Why did agriculture and civilization appeared later in the Western Hemisphere? | Humans arrived to North and South America later, and were cut off from the advancements in Eurasia that happened due to trade. |
| Why did all the "megafauna" in the Americas die out around 11,000 years ago? | They did not have time to adapt to the newly arrived humans and learn to RUN from them! |
| This was the first civilization of the Americas. | The Olmec, of Southern Mexico. |
| This civilization lived in the area of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. | The Maya. |
| What are some achievements of the Maya? | Large complex cities, 365 1/4 day calendar, zero-based number system, hieroglyphics, large buildings and pyramids. |
| These people were the fierce desert nomads of Arabia. | The Bedouins |
| What did Muhammad do for a living before becoming a religious leader? | He was a successful and respected caravan trader and merchant. |
| What city was Muhammad was born in? | Mecca (in today's Saudi Arabia) |
| What is the main difference between Muslim sects, Sunni and Shia? | They disagree about who was the rightful leader after Muhammad died. |
| Shia Muslims believe that this person should have been Muhammad's successor: | Muhammad's cousin / son-in-law |
| Sunni Muslims believe that this person was the rightful successor to Muhammad: | Muhammad's close friend and adviser. |
| How many times a day do Muslims pray? | 5 |
| Islam's holy book: | The Quran |
| Something the Olmec are known for: | Giant stone sculptures of heads. |
| Possible reason the Maya declined? | Overpopulation, depleted resources. |
| Where most middle eastern countries are located: | The Arabian Peninsula |
| Islam's followers | Muslims |
| What "Islam" means? | Submission to God. |
| Muslim name for God: | Allah |
| Is Allah a different god than that worshiped by Christians or Jews? | No. |
| Muslim house of worship: | Mosque |
| Muslim houses of worship don't contain what? | furniture, pews |
| How many pillars of Islam are there? | 5 |
| These are the Muslim legal and moral laws based on the Quran: | Shari'a |
| The Arab Conquests were for: | Land and territory, not conversion. |
