West Africa
Which West African empire was ruled by Mansa Musa, known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and the promotion of Islam?
The Mali Empire
What is the predominant language spoken in most North African countries?
Arabic
What is the name of the language spoken in coastal East Africa that has a significant amount of Arabic influence due to Islamic contact?
Swahili
Which Middle Eastern empire, known for spreading Islam and Islamic culture, ruled from Istanbul for over 600 years until the early 20th century?
The Ottoman Empire
Which Southeast Asian country has the largest Muslim population in the world?
Indonesia
What is the popular West African dish made of mashed cassava and served with spicy soup, often enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations?
Fufu
Which North African city was an important centre of Islamic learning and trade in the medieval period and is known for its clay mosques?
Timbuktu (Mali)
What was the name of the king of Abyssinia who provided refuge to early Muslims fleeing persecution in Mecca during the time of the Prophet Muhammad?
Negus
Which country is home to Al-Azhar University, a major center of Islamic learning since its establishment in 970 CE?
Egypt
What is the name of the oldest mosque in Japan, established in 1935 by Tatar Muslims from Russia?Kamata mosque, Hera mosque, Kobe Mosque, Asakusa mosque
Kobe Mosque
The Great Mosque of Djenné is an iconic structure built entirely out of mud bricks. Which West African country is it located in?
Mali
What is the traditional Moroccan garment often worn during celebrations and religious events called?
Djellaba
What is the name of the Somali traditional dance that is often performed during weddings and cultural celebrations, featuring rhythmic clapping and energetic movements?
Kacaan or Hees
Which river, significant in Islamic history, flows through several countries in the Middle East, including Iraq, and is known as a cradle of civilization?
The Tigris River.
The Hui people are a Muslim ethnic group found in which East Asian country?
China
In which West African country did the Fulani Empire rise, known for spreading Islam and establishing Islamic education in the 19th century?
Nigeria
Which ancient Sudanese city, once the capital of the Kingdom of Kush, is known for its pyramids and temples and played a significant role in early Islamic trade routes?
Meroë
Which city in Ethiopia is considered one of the holiest Islamic cities, known for its 82 mosques and religious significance in the Horn of Africa?
Harar
What is the name of the ancient marketplace in Damascus, Syria, that has been a hub for trade and Islamic culture for centuries?
Al-Hamidiyah Souq
Which Central Asian country, formerly part of the Soviet Union, has a history of Islamic influence and is known for its beautiful turquoise domes and Islamic architecture in cities like Samarkand and Bukhara?
Uzbekistan
What is the name of the West African cultural festival that combines Islamic celebrations with local traditions and is celebrated at the end of Ramadan in Senegal?
The Grand Magal of Touba
What is the name of the traditional form of Islamic music and poetry originating in Algeria, often used to convey spiritual and social themes?
Andalusi Nubah (or simply Nubah)
Which East African island is known for its spice trade, Islamic influence, and historic Stone Town?
Zanzibar
Which Middle Eastern country is home to the ancient city of Petra, known for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Jordan
The traditional attire known as baju kurung, often worn by Muslims, is a cultural dress of which Southeast Asian country?
Malaysia