Islam Quiz 3/9/23

Muslims attend this place to worship.

The peninsula in green is called

Land mass shown in green is called the

Group of Muslims who believed the descendants of Ali should rule

What is the sacred text of the Islamic faith?

Who was Muhammad?

The __________________ Caliphate was responsible for the "Golden Age of Islam".

Muslim house of worship

What is the purpose of an astrolabe?

The first four rulers were called the _____________ Caliphate or Rightly Guided Caliphate

Islam is the ____________ biggest religion in the world.

Muslim scientists experimented with metals. As a result, Muslims are considered the founders of ____________.

the leader of an Arab tribe

The _________ are foundational principles of Islam that include Declaration, prayer, charity, fasting, & pilrimage.

Which belief system requires fasting during Ramadan, praying five times daily, and making a pilgrimage to Mecca?

If you were traveling through the desert, you would hope to find this fertile spot for a sip of water.

Christianity and Islam are similar in that both

Who was the founder of Islam?

The city of Jerusalem is important because it

In 500 CE, they started to settle at one oasis and named it ______________.

From the 9th to the 14th century, Muslim rule of conquered territories was characterized by

What was established as the official language of the Islamic Empire?

The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that

The Islamic Empire expanded to Spain, North Africa and Western India under the ______________ Caliphate.

What is the name for this group of travelers together crossing the desert?

Which factor helps explain achievements of the Muslims during their Golden Age (A.D. 800 - 1300)?

What type of leader took power in the Islamic Empire after Muhammed died?

Many Arabs were _____________ and traveled in caravans instead of settling in one place.

Group of Muslims who accepted the rule of the Umayyad Caliphs.