Early History
Egyptian Civilization
Which city did Jawhar al-Siqilli help build?
Cairo
Which way does the River Nile flow?
South to North.
What is a similarity between a mosque in the Fatimid times and the jamatkhanas today?
Place of worship, place of gathering, place of learning, etc.
Name 3 items that were traded in the bazaar.
Fruits (oranges, citrons, apples, pears, pomegranates), vegetables/herbs (basil, turnips, radishes, cabbage, cucumbers, green onions, garlic, carrots, beets), porcelain (cups, bowls, glasses), silk, flax, linen, wool, fold, ivory, paper, wheat, barley, rice, spices, nuts, semi-precious stones, etc.
Name 2 fields the Greeks made major accomplishments in.
Science, Math, Philosophy, Astronomy, Theater, Medicine, and Government.
What was special about the city of Fustat?
It was the center of government in Egypt. After the Fatimids arrived, Fustat became a city known for its tall buildings, caravanserai, warehouses, and bazaars.
Which of these regions does the River Nile NOT flow through?
North Africa, South Africa, East Africa
Nile does NOT flow through SOUTH AFRICA
What is the difference between Ismaili Centers & Mosques?
Ismaili centers are different than Jamatkhanas because they serve the purpose of being a place of gathering and having intellectual dialogue with other communities.
Name the two places of learning that were built during the Fatimid Empire
Al-Azhar & Dar-al-Ilm
Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, or Romans
Persian
Name some features of the palace city of Cairo.
Great Road, Prayer Grounds/Halls, City Walls, Mosques, Gates, and Palaces.
Name 1 way the river was a blessing and 1 way it was a curse.
Blessing: large deposits of silt, growth of crops, irrigation, water
Curse: flooding, destruction of fields/homes, famine
What is an architectural difference between a mosque from the Fatimid times and today's jamatkhanas?
Domes, Minarets, and Courtyards
What are the 3 Abrahamic religions?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
What was the capital of the Fatimid Empire?
The city of al-Mahdiyya.
Later, Cairo.
What is Al-Mansuriyya?
A city in North Africa founded by Imam al-Mansur. When Cairo was originally discovered, it was also named al-Mansurriya before being changed to al-Qahira.
Name 2 things that happened at the opening of a canal.
The caliph breaks the dam, opening the canal and allowing water from the Nile to flow in.
Drums and trumpets play (the royal procession).
There are decorated horses with gold saddles.
Army battalions, soldiers, and other generals follow.
Jews, Muslims, and Christians were some of the different groups in the Fatimid Times.
What were their places of worship?
Jews - Synagogue
Muslims - Mosques
Christians - Churches
Name the 3 types of Eid Muslims celebrate.
Eid-al-Fitr, Eid-al-Adha, and Eid-e-Ghadir.
Match the civilization/empire to its capital city:
Empires: Umayyads, Abbasids, Byzantine
Cities: Baghdad, Damascus, Constantinople
Constantinople --> Byzantine Empire
Damascus --> Umayyad Empire
Baghdad --> Abbasid Empire
What is Al-Mahdiyya?
A palace-city from which the Imam-caliph would govern the land. It was meant to be a base for the Fatimid navy and a strong defense against any attacking army.
What were the columns called that were used to measure the water level of the Nile?
Nilometers.
What is the story behind the construction of the mosque of Imam al-Hakim?
The mosque was founded by Imam al-Aziz, but he died before it could be completed. His son, Imam al-Hakim completed the mosque and named it after himself. The first prayer of the mosque was in the month of Ramadan.
List 2 roles of the Imam-Caliph.
- Ensured the welfare of the people
- Built cities, mosques, and places of learning
- Built new dams and canals
- Funded repairs of old dikes and canals
- Listen to the petitions of people and saw they were treated fairly
- Assisted pilgrims to travel to Makkah