Geography
Name the peninsula where Islam emerged
Arabian Peninsula
Who was the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
Which former capital of the Byzantine empire was conquered and collapsed?
Constantinople
Name 2 trade routes we have discussed
Silk Roads
Indian Ocean
Saharan
European
What language is associated with Islam and the Middle East
Arabic
In what direction do Muslims pray to?
Mecca
How many pillars of Islam are there?
Which new empire (or group of people) conquered Constantinople?
The Ottomans - Ethnic Turks
Name 4 examples of items that were traded throughout any trade routes
Variety - teacher will determine
Ex: Wine, oil, camels, cinnamon
Which math subject was a contribution made by scholars in this region
Algebra
Which two ancient rivers were part of Mesopotamia?
The Tigris & The Euphrates
What is the main sacred text in Islam
The Quran
Which ruler conquered Constantinople?
Mehmed II
Which of the trade routes traveled more through sea and used more technologies?
The Indian Ocean
When handwriting is beautiful and elegant in Arabic, it is called, _______ and considered art.
calligraphy
What region (not specific location) in the world did Islam emerge
Middle East
What do Muslims recite in order to become Muslims
The Shahada - Declaration of Faith
Which religion did the Ottomans practice?
Islam
Which disease spread as people traded
The Black Death or Plague
What is the Arabic term when Muslims pay alms or donate to charity
Zakat