Islam
Who is the prophet of Islam?
Muhammad
Baghdad
Muslims fast during the Holy month of ______.
Ramadan
African Empires preferred _____ history over ______ history.
Oral, Written.
On what continent is Mecca located?
Asia
What is the Hajj?
A journey to Mecca once in your lifetime.
Who was elected as the first Caliph after the death of Muhammad?
Abu Bakr
Mr. Edwards wore a sports jersey yesterday. What team was he wearing?
Manchester United
Name three cities visited by Mansa Musa during his journey.
Mecca, Medina, Cairo, Timbuktu, Gao.
The Islamic Caliphates spread all the way into what modern-day European country?
Spain
Islam is the ___ biggest religion in the world today.
2nd
Name the three major Caliphates.
Umayyad, Abbasid, and Rashidun.
What was located inside the Kaaba prior to Islam?
Salt
The Mali Empire was located in _____ Africa.
Western
Which Pillar of Islam is the giving of Alms? (charity to the poor)
Third, or Zakat
What group eventually invaded and destroyed the Abbasid Caliphate?
The Mongols
South Charleston Softball and Baseball both open their seasons today. Who do they play?
Sherman High School
The Moroccan scholar ______ is credited for writing down much of the information we know today about the Mali Empire.
Ibn Battuta
The cities of Mecca and Medina are located in what modern-day country?
Saudi Arabia
What was the name of the Angel that visited Muhammad in the cave?
Gabriel
Muslims split into two different types after the election of the first Caliph. There was the _____ Muslims and the ____ Muslims.
Sunni and Shia
What year did Muhammad pass away?
How did Mansa Musa blend their African traditions with their Islamic Religion.
They gave more equality to woman and allowed them to wear colorful and unveiling clothing.
What desert did Mansa Musa have to cross during his journey?
Sahara Desert