Medieval Islamic Empires 1
A type of advanced mathematics
Algebra
A holy month in the Islamic calendar when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset
Ramadan
A place of worship for Muslims
Mosque
someone chosen by God to bring a message to people
Prophet
Source of underground water in the desert
City Muhammad moved too when Mecca became too dangerous.
What is Madinah?
A journey undertaken for a religious purpose - such as the journey to Mecca
pilgrimage / Hajj
To change from one belief or religion to another
convert
What word means to stay in one place
sedentary
City of learning during the Golden Age of Islam and capital of the Abbasid Empire
Baghdad
First Islamic Empire
Ummayad
Food forbidden by Islamic law
pork
The leader of Islam (a successor of the prophet)
Caliph
The number of times you have to pray each day facing Mecca
Reason Muhammad fled to Medina
People didn't believe him and didn't want to give up their gods.
Mecca is located on this peninsula
What is the Arabian peninsula?
What is the name of the building that covers the place where Muhammed ascended into Heaven
Dome of the Rock
Empire that renamed Constantinople to Istanbul
What is a ruler called in the Ottoman Empire?
Sultan
Allah
Belief in one God
monotheism
What is the name of the leader that took over Constantinople?
Mehmed II
What pillar says to give to the poor and needy?
Compassion
Group of traders and camels traveling together for safety
Book that has the story of Alladin in it.
1001 Arabian Nights or Arabian Nights