A change made to an existing object or way of doing things
What is Adaptation
100
decorative writing used in books and religious art created by Muslims, especially using bright colors, gold, and silver
What is Calligraphy
100
What is the academic subject developed by al-Khwarizmi?
What is Algebra
100
to be kicked out of the church
What is excommunicated
200
Something new; an improvement.
(Example: Muslims created zoology)
What is Innovation
200
a person who seeks knowledge and answers.
What is Philosopher
200
What are 2 Similarities between Judaism, Christianity & Islam?
What is
1. Both believe in one God (Monotheistic)
2. Founded by Abraham
200
foreign soldiers who fought for money
What are mercenaries
300
The spread of cultural elements from one society to another.
What is Cultural Diffusion
300
Islamic law based on the Quran and the Sunna
What is Hadith
300
What are 2 Differences between Judaism, Christianity & Islam?
What is
1. They all have different Holy Books
2. Muslims must face a certain direction (towards Mecca) during prayer
400
A Muslim dynasty that moved the capital of the empire to Baghdad
What is Abbasid Dynasty
400
the festival that marks the ending of Ramadan
What is Eid-al-Fitr
400
Why aren't there images of humans or animals in Islamic art?
They wanted to honor all that had been created by Allah without creating false idols.
500
One of the tall towers from which the muezzin chants the call to prayer.
What is Minaret
500
a collection of stories gathered from across Arab lands as well as from China and India.
What is A Thousand and One Nights
500
What is "the major duties of all Muslims" code called?
DOUBLE FEATURE!!!
What are they and what do they stand for!!
What is THE 5 PILLARS OF ISLAM
1. Shahadah (Declaration of Faith)
2. Salat (prayer)
3. Zakat (charity)
4. Siyam (fasting)
5. Hajj (pilgrimmage to Mecca)