Background Information on Islam
Place of origin of Islam.
Where is the Arabian Peninsula?
Name at least one of the rules that non-Muslims in Spain had to obey.
What is...
- Not trying to convert others to non-Islamic religions
- accepting Islam power
- Paying taxes
- complying with minor laws set by local authorities
Islamic prophet who was called a "messenger of god".
Who was the prophet Muhammad?
The time period which the Islamic empire started its' slow downfall.
When is the 11th century?
The percent of the population of Muslims in Spain today.
What is 2.5 percent?
What is the Quran?
The things Jews and Christians allowed to contribute.
What is architecture, literature, music, and dining etiquette?
The general that invaded Spain in the initial conquering of the Iberian Peninsula in 711.
Who was Tariq bin Ziyad?
The end of the islamic era in Spain.
When is 1492?
Culture found throughout the Iberian Peninsula through architecture, food, music, and medicine.
What are Moorish roots?
To bring God’s final revelation, and to “correct” what other religions like Judaism and Christianity got wrong.
What was Muhammad sent to do?
The Muslim period in Spain.
What is the Golden Age?
The ruler during the 'golden age' of Al-Andalnus, considered one of the greatest rulers of the time.
Who was Abd Al-Rahmān III?
Christian kingdoms in the north pressuring Spain to reclaim the Muslim territory.
What is the Reconquista?
The percent of people that don't want Muslims in their country.
What is 46%?
There is only one god and Muhammad is the messenger of God.
What is the first pillar of Islam?
The cruel Spanish ruler that was a "tyrannic king" before the Muslims invaded.
Who is King Roderick?
The Spanish monarchs who began the Spanish Reconquista.
Who are King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella?
Factors that led to the slow downfall of unified Islam.
What is disputes between Islamic leaders?
One reason that people don't want Muslims in their country.
What is they don't like the idea of people converting religions?