Beliefs
History
Art/Architecture
Geography
Analogies
100
Which "Pillar of Islam" do Muslims fulfill 5 times each day?
What is prayer.
100
This was Muhammad's job/profession before he became a prophet.
What is a trader.
100
This structure, the holiest place in Islam, is where Muslims physically direct there prayers to.
What is the Ka'ba.
100
This is the modern day name for Muhammad's homeland.
What is Saudi Arabia.
100
Jews : Judaism :: (blank) : Islam
What are Muslims.
200
This is the language that Muslims use for prayer.
What is Arabic.
200
Muhammad fled to this city for safety. While he was there he built a large following of converts.
What is Medina.
200
This is a term for artistically beautiful writing.
What is calligraphy.
200
This city is located on a strait that flows from the Black Sea.
What is Istanbul.
200
The Torah : Judaism :: (blank) : Islam
What is the Qu'ran.
300
This is the respectful term that Muslim use to refer to Jews and Christians.
What is "people of the book".
300
This title means "successor" or "deputy".
What is caliph.
300
The call to prayer is chanted from atop one of these.
What is a minaret.
300
The pyramids can be seen from this city.
What is Cairo.
300
alcohol : Muslims :: (blank) : Jews
What is treyf.
400
A Muslim must make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once. This pilgrimage is called the .
What is the hajj.
400
Sunni Muslims were willing to let the Umayyads rule the caliphate. However, Shia Muslims believed that the caliph must be...
What is a descendent of Muhammad.
400
These beautiful drawn and written books or pages are highly ornamental religious texts.
What is an illumination or an illuminated manuscript.
400
An American war was named after this body of water.
What is the Persian Gulf.
400
"mono" : one :: (blank) : many
What is "poly".
500
According to legend, this man built the Ka'aba.
Who is Abraham.
500
This is the Arabic term for Muhammad's journey to Medina.
What is the hijrah.
500
This famous domed structure, surrounded by 4 minarets, has served as a place of worship for more than one religion.
What is the Hagia Sophia.
500
This country is populated by Shia or Shiite Muslims who are not Arabs (they do not speak Arabic).
What is Iran.
500
Istanbul : Turkey :: Damascus : (blank)
What is Syria.
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