The Sea
The Nile River
Religion
Cairo
Fatimid Life and History
100
What is the name of the Large sea North of Africa and South of Europe that connected the Fatimid Caliphate to other large empires
Mediterranean Sea
100
What Country Is the Nile River located in
Egypt
100
Name a city that has an Ismaili Center
Houston, Vancouver, Toronto, London, Lisbon, Dubai, Dushanbe
100
What purpose did the city Cairo serve to the Fatimids.
Capital city, Palace city, Business and trade hub.
100
What is the meaning of Pluralism
A worldview in which diverse groups coexist and work together
200
How did the Mediterranean Sea help people during the Fatimid era,
It helped with Trading and Travel
200
What were some of the hazards people had to prepare for when traveling by river
Harsh weather, Different water levels, Pirates, limited access to food, sickness...
200
Along with Caliph, what religious title did the Fatimid Caliphs hold (Hint: What religious community did they lead)
Imam
200
What is the name of old Cairo
Fustat
200
Name 3 items that were traded in Fatimid Bazaars.
Silk, spices, oils, gold, jewelry, fruit, beads, shells, books, perfumes...
300
What were the benefits of trading along the Mediterranean Sea.
Wealth, Sharing of Culture and Knowledge, and the development of new ideas.
300
What tool shown below was used to measure the water level of the nile.
Nilometer
300
Other than Ismailis, what other religious groups lived in the Fatimid Caliphate. (Hint: Abrahamic religions)
Sunni Muslims, Ithna Ashari Shia Muslims, Jews, Christians
300
Other than Prayer, what main purpose did the mosque of Al-Azhar serve
Learning Center/University
300
Name 1 of the other Muslim Caliphates that existed around the same time as the Fatimids.
Umayyad or Abbasid
400
Name at least 2 of the other civilizations that lived along or close to the Mediterranean Sea
Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Persians, Umayyads, Abbasids, Maghrib (North Africa and Spain), Egyptians
400
What was one of the ways water was brought from the river to the fields
Canals, Waterwheels or Shadufs
400
What is one major religion that is older than Islam
Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Judaism.
400
Who was assigned to design the city of Cairo
Jawhar al-Siqilli
400
Who was the first Fatimid Caliph
Imam al-Mahdi
500
Name a major port city along the Mediterranean Sea.
al-Mahdiyya, Alexandria, Palmero (sicily), Amalfi, Genoa, Tyre, Barcelona...
500
What is the name of the main canal that leads from the Nile to Cairo. Festivals were held when the canal was opened
Al-Khalij
500
What are some differences between traditional Fatimid era mosques and Jamatkhanas
Size, Accessibility, Purpose, Design Etc.
500
Describe a Fatimid era house. What did it contain?
A large main entrance, hallways, courtyard, living room, storage rooms, shadirwan (cooling device) water well.
500
What Famous book was written by Dai Nasir-i Khusraw about his travels
Safarnama