Geography and the Early Middle East
Traders along Arabian trade routes used this animal to transport goods such as spices, incense, and silk
Camels
Who founded Islam
Mohammad
Holy Book of Islam
Quron
Mehmed II conquered Constantinople in 1453 and renamed the new Ottoman capital city to this
Istanbul
Shah Jahan built this famous white marble monument in India to honor the memory of his wife, Mumtaz
What is the Taj Mahal?
These nomadic desert dwellers were organized into clans and tribes to survive harsh conditions
Bedoins
According to Islamic tradition, Muhammad received his first revelations around age 40 from this divine messenger.
Gabriel
According to Islamic dietary and lifestyle rules, Muslims are prohibited from consuming these two items.
alcohol and pork
These elite soldiers were recruited from Christian populations, converted to Islam, and trained to serve the sultan.
Janissaries
Iran
Monotheism
Rules which Muslims must follow
Pillars of Islam
During this holy month, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset as part of the Five Pillars
Ramadan
Empires like the Ottomans that unified regions primarily through the military use of firearm technology were given this nickname
The Mughals built power in this modern day country
India
The Middle East connects which 3 continents
Europe, Asia, Afria
Located in Jerusalem, this monument stands on the spot where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac and Muhammad ascended to heaven.
Dome of the Rock
This pillar of Islam requires believers to travel to the holy city of Mecca at least once if able.
The Ottoman Turks originated in this peninsula before expanding their empire into Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Anatolian Peninsula
The Safavid Empire, founded by Shah Ismail in 1501, took control of Persia and established this branch of Islam as its state religion.
What is Shia Islam?
This peninsula located in Southwest Asia (the Middle East) served as a land bridge connecting Africa, Asia, and Europe
Arabian Peninsula
In Christianity Judaism and Isalm this is the first prophet
Abraham
Where is the House of Allah
Mecca
First Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Osman
his Mogul ruler maintained unity in a largely Hindu nation by winning non-Muslim loyalty and appointing Hindus as generals and administrators.
Akbar