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
Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina
Hijrah
The holiest city in Islam
Mecca
Sharia is based on which source?
The Quran
Which three continents were linked by Muslim traders?
Africa, Europe, Asia
Which Islamic holiday involves fasting from sunrise to sunset for a month?
Ramadan
The most pious, or holy, branch of Islam
Sufi
The percentage of a person's income that should be donated to the poor
2.5%
The Second Class in Muslim society
Converts to Islam
The sakk is a Muslim economic achievement. What is it?
Check
"People of the Book"
Jews and Christians
Since Muslims couldn't draw, they expressed themselves these 2 ways
Calligraphy and geometric shapes
Whis is the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
Were Muslims allowed to force conversion?
No
These 2 European cultures were preserved by the Muslims
Greek and Roman
What do we call al-Andalus?
Spain
Features included minarets, mosaic tiles, courtyards, pillars and domes. Mosques are good examples.
Muslim Architecture
"There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His prophet"
"There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His prophet"
"There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His prophet"
Shahada
What did Muhammad and his followers do when they returned to Mecca from Medina?
Destroyed the idots at the ka'aba
Which type of travel group helped merchants stay safe on long trade journeys?
Caravan
How did the Muslim empire improve trade?
one language, one currency, sakks (checks)
Library and learning center in Baghdad
House of Wisdom