Islamic Origins
Where and when did the Islam start?
The Arabian Peninsula in a town called Mecca during the 600s CE.
Who took over after the death of Muhammad(saw)?/Who was the first caliph?
Abu Bakr
What is the Dome of the Rock?
Mosque in Jerusalem
Regions of the Sahara Desert would trade gold for what?
Salt
What products were traded in the Silk Road?
Silk, paper, porcelain, textiles
Where did the Muslims settle after having to leave Mecca?
Medina
Which territories were a part of the Islamic Conquest?
The Arabian Peninsula, the Fertile Crescent, Iran, Central Asia, some parts of Europe
What building influenced the Dome of the Rock?
Pantheon
Which two religions were the main source of belief?
A. Islam and Christianity
B. Islam and Animism
C. Islam and Hinduism
B. Islam and Animism
Where was the first movable type printing press made?
China
What are the definitions of "Islam" and "Muslim"?
Islam: Submission to the will of God
Muslim: One who submits
Which event led to the end of the Islamic Expansion?
Battle of Tours
What language was the Quran in?
A. Tamil
B. Arabic
C. Farsi
B. Arabic
What was the name of the people who invaded Ghana that led to the decline?
Almoravids
Which trade helped spread Hinduism and Buddhism?
Indian Ocean Maritime Trade
Which of the following is not a part of the 5 pillars of Islam?
A. Daily prayer
B. Pilgrimage to Mecca
C. Acceptance of faith
D. Giving Charity
C. Acceptance of faith
What event led to Ali taking over as caliphate?
The assassination of the 3rd caliphate
From where did the Islamic universities preserve ancient texts?
India, Greece, Persia
The Mali Empire
Which trade led to the spread of Chinese culture?
Southeast Asian trade
Who was Mecca occupied by?
Bedouins
What year did Ali also get assassinated?
661
What was one scientific/mathematical advancement the Europeans got from the Arabs/Muslims?
Arabic numbers
Who was the greatest king of Songhai?
A. Mansa Musa
B. Askia Muhammad
B. Askia Muhammad
In Western Europe, coastal cities from which regions formed trade alliances?
North Sea and the Baltic Sea