Roots of Islam
Muslims worship a god who they call what?
Allah
What statement do Muslims have to make as their "statement of faith"?
There is no god but god, and Muhammed is his prophet
Akbar was emperor of this empire.
Mughal
What are observatories?
They are used to observe the stars sun, and moon
Wet, fertile area in a dessert
Oasis
What is the name of the holy book of Islam?
Qur'an
Islam is a ____________ religion
*hint: they only worship one god*
Monotheistic
How many times a day are Muslims required to pray?
5
This emperor allowed Muslims and Hindus to live in peace in his empire.
Akbar
The Greeks invented this device that was used to chart the position of the stars and determine location. Muslims improved this device.
The astrolabe
A group of traders that travel together
True!
While Muhammed was alive, his followers memorized his messages, words and deeds.
Followers of Islam are called what?
Muslims
How often to Muslims have to donate to charity?
Yearly
This is the name of the capital city of the Safavid Empire.
Efsahan
Observatories and the astrolabe helped Muslims to create more accurate...
Maps
A journey to a sacred place
Pilgrimage
Why did towns develop near oases?
Access to water and the ability to farm
Where is the Islamic Empire?
Arabia
Muslims fast during this holy month.
Ramadan
This man was an important emperor during the Ottoman Empire.
Suleyman the Magnificent
Muslims created this type of number
Arabic numerals
A building for Muslim prayer
Mosque
What two ways of life were there in Arabia?
Sedentaries and Nomads
Who is the founder of Islam?
Mohammed
Where are Muslims required to travel at least once in their lives?
Mecca
Name the 3 Islamic Empires.
Ottoman
Safavid
Mughal
Muslim doctors started the first ___________ school
Pharmacy
Sufism
What is a patron of the arts?
Someone who sponsors artists