Geography and Beginnings
Where did Islam begin?
The Arabian Peninsula
Which pillar is the declaration of faith?
Shahada.
What is a caliph?
A leader of the Muslim community after Muhammad?
What is a caravan?
A group of people traveling together, often for trade.
What city was home to the House of Wisdom?
Baghdad.
What is an oasis?
An area in a desert where water is available.
Which pillar involves formal daily prayer?
Salat.
What is a caliphate?
Name one good traded along Islamic trade routes.
Spices, silk, textiles, or other goods.
What is Al-Khwarizimi especially known for?
His contributions to algebra?
Why were oases important to travelers?
They provided water and places to stop.
Which pillar involves giving to people in need?
Zakat.
Why did the Muslim community need new leadership after Muhammad died?
They needed someone to lead the community.
Name the three continents connected by Islamic trade networks.
Africa, Asia, and Europe.
What field of study is Ibn Sina known for?
Medicine.
Who was Muhammad?
The prophet central to the beginnings of Islam.
Which pillar involves fasting during Ramadan?
Sawm.
What does succession mean?
The process of choosing who takes over leadership.
Besides goods, what spread along trade routes?
What was an astrolabe used for?
Observing the positions of celestial objects.
What is the name of Islam's sacred book?
The Qur'an.
What is Hajj?
A pilgrimage to Mecca.
Why was leadership after Muhammad's death a source of disagreement?
People held different beliefs about who should lead the community.
How did trade help Islamic civilization grow?
It connected regions, spread ideas, and supported economic growth.
Name one important achievement of Islamic civilization and explain why it mattered.