Characters
Islam
Things
Terms/Facts
Events
100
This character makes Santiago believe him by telling him facts about Santiago that no one knows.
Who is Melchizedek (old man/ the Kind)
100
Muslims use this book in their religious practice
What is the Koran
100
The Alchemist was told by who that Santiago was coming to the Oasis
What is the wind
100
The amount of miles from Tangier to Cairo
What is 2,800
100
Santiago has a vision of people attacking the Oasis while watching these
What are the Hawks
200
Interrupt Santiago while he is digging for his treasure
Who are the thieves
200
The act of traveling to Mecca once in the life of a Muslim
What is Hajj (pilgrimage)
200
Santiago was awarded this for every ten men killed in the surprise attack
What us a piece of gold and his life
200
The age of Santiago when he becomes a shepherd and when he starts his journey
What is 16 and 19
200
The Alchemist cooks this for Santiago while in the desert
What are hawks
300
Receives 2 1/4ths of the Alchemists gold at the monastery
Who is the Monk
300
The act of praying 6 times a day
What is Salat (daily prayers)
300
Levanter, sirocci, and simum are names for this
What is wind
300
It is written
What is Maktuh
300
Santiago does this when he sees the Pyramids
What is weep
400
This character said the following "Follow the omens" "All things are One" and "All the Universe will Conspire to help you"
Who is Melchizedek?
400
Going without food from sun rise to sun set for a period of 30 days
What is Ramadan (fasting)
400
Considered a symbol of God in Egypt
What is a searab beatle
400
Also means beginner's luck
What is the principal of favorability
400
The Alchemist and Santiago visit this type of monastery
What is a Coptic
500
The original owners of Santiago's treasure
Who are the Spanish Conquistadors
500
The act of giving a portion of ones belonging to the poor
What is Zakah (almsgiving)
500
Santiago had to show this to the Alchemist in order to be guided across the desert
What is life in the desert
500
The last thing Santiago had to learn to continue his journey
What is listen to his heart
500
The Alchemist tells Santiago that this is the only thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve
What is the fear of failure?
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