VOCABULARY
What is the Muslim holy book?
The Quran
Muslims must pray ___ times a day to stay connected to god.
5
Developed method to solve difficult math problems, called_____
Algebra
What is the 2nd largest religion in the world?
Islam
The Umayyad dynasty ruled for ___ years.
100
Who was the Religious and political leader who founded the religion of Islam?
Muhammad
What is the most sacred shrine in Islam?
Kaaba
What number system do we use that comes from this time?
Arabic number system
What etiquette was brought to Spain from the muslims?
Dining Etiquette/Three course meal
What are the Muslim government and religious leaders called?
Caliph
Muslims ______ during the month of Ramadan as a spiritual reflection.
Fast
What pillar do you have to give money to the poor or needy?
Zakat
Islamic scholars were the ____ to separate ______.
First and compounds
Regardless of race or gender, Islam promoted the idea that all people were spiritually connected. True or False?
True
Who brought the end to the Abbasid caliphate?
Mongols
Candles were lit in the _____ to illuminate the mosaics.
Mosque
Muslims have to believe in _____ and _________ as his prophet.
Allah, Muhammad
What did Muslims use to start cleaning themselves?
Public baths
Where do Islamic scholars work?
Houde of Wisdom
Who overthrew the Umyyads?
Abbasids
What is an area surrounded by water on all 3 sides?
Peninsula
Muslims walk around the Kaaba __ times.
7
_____ is one of the greatest Islamic art styles.
Poetry
What were the 5 reasons Islam spread?
Conquest, religion, trade, art, and education.
Which 3 cultures did the Umayyad dynasty adopt and blend ideas from?
China, India, and Byzantine.