Geography
Which type of climate is most of Arabia?
Desert
In which direction to Muslims face to pray?
East, toward Mecca.
A textile is a:
Woven fabric
An Arab nomad is called a:
Bedouin
Arab merchants usually transported goods across the desert by:
Caravan
A place in the desert where water can be found is called an:
Oasis
What is the name of the prophet that Muslims believe was visited by the angel Gabriel who told him to clarify God's words?
Muhammad
What is the name of the book where many Arabic folk tales appear?
1001 Arabian Nights
The title for a ruler of a Muslim country is called a:
Sultan
What is nomad?
What is Sedentary?
Someone who moves around a lot (travels)
Someone who stays in one place
What is the name of the peninsula where Mecca is located?
The Arabian Peninsula
Who is the one true god Muslims believe in?
Allah
Arabian mathematicians used a decimal system that included:
The concept of zero
The title meaning "successor" in Arabic, used by leaders of the Muslim community who followed Muhammad is:
Caliph
An Islamic house of worship is called a:
Mosque
In which part of the world are most Islamic countries located?
The Middle East
Muslims feel it is important to follow five religious duties called the:
Five Pillars of Islam
Which type of math, that we study today where unknown numbers are replaced by letters, was developed by Arabian mathematicians?
Algebra
The Founder of Islam.
Muhhamad
The holy book of Islam is called the:
Quran (Koran)
What is the name of the city that is considered the Muslim holy land?
Mecca
These are all of the Five Pillars of Islam in order
What is shahadah, salat, styam, zakat, hajj.
What is the name of the number system that was developed in Arabia and we still use today?
Arabic Numerals
Members of the Islamic group that believe only Muhammad's relatives should be caliphs are called:
Shias
A shrine in Mecca that is the most important Islamic holy site is called the:
Kaaba