Rise of Islam
This man, considered the final prophet in Islam, was born in Mecca in 570 CE and received revelations from Allah that were later compiled into the Qur'an.
Who is Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
What is the Holy City of Islam?
What is Mecca?
Located in Jerusalem, this Islamic shrine is famous for its golden dome and is believed to be the site where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ascended to heaven during the Night Journey.
What is the Dome of the Rock?
This period, roughly from the 8th to the 13th century, saw significant advancements in science, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy, largely driven by scholars in cities like Baghdad.
What is the Golden Age of Islam?
This famous trading route, which connected China to the Mediterranean, facilitated cultural, economic, and technological exchanges between East and West.
What is the Silk Road?
This nomadic group, traditionally found in the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula, has a rich history of herding camels and maintaining a culture centered on hospitality and oral traditions.
What are the bedouins?
What is the sacred site and center of pilgrimage even before the rise of Islam?
What is Ka'aba?
Name one pillar of Islam.
What is shahada (faith).
What is the "City of Peace"?
What is Baghdad?
This process, where cultural beliefs, practices, and technologies spread from one society to another, was a key factor in the growth of trade routes like the Silk Road.
What is cultural diffusion?
This city, considered the holiest in Islam, is home to the Kaaba and the annual pilgrimage known as the Hajj.
What is Mecca?
This annual pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is required for all Muslims who are physically and financially able to perform it at least once in their lifetime.
This holy book, considered the word of God as revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is divided into 114 chapters called surahs.
What is the Quran?
Located in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate, this famous center of learning was known for translating Greek, Persian, and Indian texts into Arabic, making significant contributions to science, mathematics, and philosophy.
What is the House of Wisdom?
This famous movie series features a group of young wizards, one of whom has a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead and battles the dark wizard Voldemort.
What is Harry Potter?
In Islam, this is the term used to refer to the one and only God, who is believed to be all-powerful, all-knowing, and merciful.
What is Allah?
This act, performed during the Hajj and Umrah, involves walking seven times in a counterclockwise direction around the Kaaba in Mecca as an expression of worship and devotion.
What is Tawaf?
What is the act of giving a portion of a Muslim’s wealth to those in need throughout their lifetime.
What is Zakat or Almsgiving?
Name an achievement or advancement.
Scientific Achievements:
Astronomy: Creation of detailed star maps and improved telescopes.
Mathematics: Development of algebra; introduction of zero and decimal system.
Medicine: Advances in surgery, anatomy, and hospitals; famous doctors like Al-Razi and Ibn Sina.
Chemistry: Alchemy developed into modern chemistry; techniques for distillation and crystallization.
What is Miss Ruliffson's cat's name?
Who is Margot?
In Islam, the depiction of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in images is forbidden because it is believed to prevent the worship of idols and maintain the focus on the oneness of Allah.
What is to avoid idolatry and ensure the worship of Allah alone?
The Ka'bah is empty inside, except for this object, which is placed in the corner and is considered very sacred in Islam.
What is the Black Stone?
This term refers to the actions, sayings, and traditions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that serve as a model for Muslims to follow in their daily lives.
What is the Sunnah?
Name an achievement or advancement.
Literature & Arts:
Literature: Creation of famous works like "One Thousand and One Nights" and poetry by Rumi and Omar Khayyam.
Calligraphy: Flourishing of beautiful Arabic calligraphy as an art form
This empire, known for its advanced bureaucracy and legal code, was the dominant power in Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages and lasted for over 1,000 years, from 330 CE to 1453 CE.
What is the Byzantine Empire?