Jawhar al-Siqilli
Where might Jawhar al-Siqilli have originally come from?
Sicily
Cairo was built near which older city?
Fustat
Which type of area usually has farms and open land?
Rural
What is the main place of worship Muslims build in cities?
Mosque
What language was commonly spoken in Fatimid Cairo?
Arabic
What was Jawhar’s role before he became a general?
He was a slave, later freed.
Cairo was close to which important river?
The Nile River.
Which type of area is closest to big cities but has houses and parks?
Suburban
What type of building was the Imam-Caliph’s residence?
A palace.
What was the main religion practiced in Cairo during the Fatimid era?
Islam
Which dynasty did Jawhar serve?
The Fatimid dynasty.
Why was Cairo’s location useful for trade?
It was near the Nile and Mediterranean Sea.
Which type of area has tall buildings, businesses, and public transport?
Urban
What did city walls provide for the people of Cairo?
Safety and protection.
Why was water from the Nile so important for the city?
For drinking, farming, and daily use.
What title did Jawhar earn after leading the Fatimid army?
Al-Qaid (The General).
In what year was Cairo founded?
969 CE
Where would you most likely find factories and large markets?
Urban
What kind of building did scholars and students gather in?
Schools or universities.
What type of people came to Cairo to trade goods?
Merchants and traders.
What huge responsibility did Imam al-Muizz give Jawhar?
To establish and design the city of Cairo.
What was the original name of Cairo in Arabic?
Al-Qahira (The Victorious).
Which type of area provides food that supports the other two?
Rural
What was one marketplace in Cairo called?
Khan (bazaar).
What made Cairo’s population grow quickly?
Trade, learning, and opportunities under Fatimid rule.