Vocab
The most holy spot on earth for a Muslim is _
Mecca
In what city is the Kaaba located in
Mecca
An Indian game that was very popular in the House of Wisdom and used by Muslim intellects
Chess
Who did Muslims believe was God's Prophet
Muhammad
What religion relies on the Arabic language
Islam
What is the Qur'an
The central religious text of Islam
Who was Muhammad
The founder of Islam and Prophet of God
What was one of the greatest Islamic art styles for literature
Who was the first Caliph to lead after Muhammad's death
Abu-Bakr
Who was the new leader after Muhammad's death
Abu-Bakr
What was the language of Southwest Asia and Northern Africa
Arabic
When was Islam foudned
610 CE
What two unique patterns did the Muslims use for their artwork
Geometric and Floral patterns
How far West did Islamic merchants spread the religion to
Spain
In what land did the Islamic states last for almost 800 years
Spain
The name of a land in Southwest Asia, covered in desert but was founded as the homeland of Arab people
Arabian Peninsula
How many chapters are in the Qur'an
114 Chapters
What was the astrolabe used for
To navigate and read the positions of the stars
How far did the first four Caliphs spread Islam
Parts of North Africa and Central Asia
What capital did the Umayyads move to
Damascus
What is the Akhirah
The Islam term meaning, "Hereafter" or the after life that begins after death
The Five Pillars of Islam is _, _, _, _, and _
Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj
What were the three languages that Islamic scholars translate into books they could read
Greek, Persian, and Indian
Who was the man that made Algebra
Al-khwarizimi
Mu'awiyah