Foundations of Islam
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Quran
What is the Islamic law system called?
Sharia Law
What mathematical concept did Islamic scholars develop?
Algebra
What was the main language of Islamic empires?
Arabic
What does “Dar al-Islam” mean?
The Islamic world, where Islam is practiced
Sharia is based on which source?
The Quran
Which three continents were linked by Muslim traders?
Africa, Europe, Asia
Name one type of building influenced by Islamic architecture:
Mosque / palace
Which religion has the most followers today?
Christianity
Name one area of life Sharia covers:
Family law, inheritance, rituals, criminal law, etc.
Name one economic innovation in Islamic empires:
Caravans, Banks, Credit, Receipts
Which part of iSPEED includes art, language, and architecture?
Social
Who is the prophet considered the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
How did Arabic help strengthen governments in Islamic empires?
It unified communication and administration across regions
Trade spread Islam to Southeast Asia through which travelers?
Muslim merchants
Which type of art in Islam uses shapes and patterns instead of pictures of people?
A: Art Deco
B: Geometric design
C: Symmetrical poetry
D: Abstract design
B: Geometric design
About how many people practice Islam in the world today?
A: Around 200 million, about 2% of the world population
B: Around 997 million, about 14% of the world population
C: Around 1.8 billion, about 24% of the world population
D: Around 3.1 billion, about 44% of the world population
C: Around 1.8 billion, about 24% of the world population
Which group of Muslim mystics spread Islam through personal devotion and charity?
Sufi Missionaries
Which type of travel group helped merchants stay safe on long trade journeys?
Caravan
Which Islamic holiday involves fasting from sunrise to sunset for a month?
Ramadan