Key Terms
5 Pillars
Islam Expands
Muslim Society
Muslim Art, Technology, and Science
100
Muhammad
Who is the founder of Islam?
100
A step to become a muslim, a person has to testify for their faith
What is the faith part of the 5 Pillars?
100
Caliph
What is an Islamic "successor" or "deputy"?
100
Women are obediant to men
What is the role of the women in an Islamic society?
100
Calligraphy
What is the art of beautiful handwriting?
200
Mosque
What is the Islamic place of worship?
200
5 prayers a day towards Mecca
What is prayer in the 5 pillars?
200
Sunni
Who are the followers of Muhammad's example?
200
The Quran says men and women are equal
Does the Quran state that men and women should be equal in an islamic society?
200
Geometric Patterns
What is a common area of ancient Muslim art?
300
Hajj
What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?
300
Giving money to the less fortunate
What are Alms?
300
Fatimid
What is the caliphate that was formed by Shia Muslims who claimed descent from Muhammad's daughter?
300
Baghdad
What is the most populated islamic city of 900 AD?
300
al-jabr
What is the ancient term that is now modern day algebra?
400
The Sunna
What is Muhammad's "example"?
400
During Ramadan, fasting between dawn and sunset, and eating a simple meal at the end of the day
What is fasting?
400
Umayyads
What is the family that came to power after the death of Ali?
400
Natural born muslims
What does the upper class consist of?
400
Arabesque
What is a complex islamic art design that usually consists of flowers, leaves, and geometric patterns?
500
The Islamic Body of law
What is Shari'a Law?
500
Pilgrims wear identical garments so that all stand as equals before allah
What is the pilgrimage part of the 5 pillars?
500
Abbasids
What is the most powerful branch of the rebel groups that overthrew the Umayyads?
500
Slaves
What is the lowest class of muslims
500
Optics
What is the book written by a math matician that revolutionized the ideas about visions?
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