Islam Religion
Civilization
Geography
100
the founder of Islam and main Muslim prophet
Muhammad
100
Strong, determined tribes of people who lived in the desert of the Arabian peninsula and believed in helping the poor and sick and giving strangers a place to stay
Bedouins
100
an area of the Middle East that is a desert even though it's surrounded by water on 3 sides
Arabian Peninsula
200
Muslims point themselves in the direction of this holy city every time they pray
Mecca
200
a term for the chief Muslim civic and religious leader
caliph
200
city that became a global hub for the studies of astronomy and philosophy
Baghdad
300
The holy book of Islam
Qu'ran
300
The first caliph and the advisor to (and father-in-law of) Muhammad
Abu Bakr
300
Islam's holiest city, located in a desert valley in Saudi Arabia
Mecca
400
term for the pilgrimage (religious journey) to Mecca
hajj
400
A brave and adventurous sailor from Arabian folklore who experienced the Valley of Snakes
Sinbad
400
Islam's second holiest city, where Muhammad established the Muslim community
Medina