Vocabulary
The Muslim holy book.
Qur'an
What pillar requires you to pray five times a day?
Salat
What Indian game was made popular by Muslims especially in the House of Wisdom?
Chess
Who were the Islamic leaders that ruled the caliphates?
Caliph
Which caliphate overthrew the Umayyads?
Abbasids
To not eat for a period of time often as a part of religious practice.
Fasting
The first caliph to rule after Muhammad's death was?
Abu Bakr
What is another meaning of Astrolabe in Arabic?
Star Taker/Catcher
What were the religious buildings that Muslims created?
Mosques
Where did the Abbasid's move the capital to?
Baghdad
A person who is believed to have contact with a god or gods and is able to speak on their behalf.
Prophet
How many Chapters are there in the Qur'an?
114
What ancient city is the House of Wisdom located in?
Baghdad
Who were the most educated of their time, having studied ancient writings?
Who overtook the Abbasid Caliphate?
Mongols
A powerful family that maintains it's position of control for a considerable time over great territories in China.
Dynasty
What year was Muhammad's death?
632 C.E.
What is the water transfer system created by the Muslims called?
Shadoof
What was a major idea that Islam promoted and drew many people to faith?
Equality
Which country in Europe was the farthest extent of Umayyad expansion?
Spain
The sacred, annual trip that Muslims take to the city of Mecca, that all Muslims must attend at least once.
Hajj
What is a Muslim leader of prayer called?
Imam
What water-based weapon was thought to be created by the Muslims?
Torpedo
Since Muslims were unable to create paintings they created a style of what?
Geometric Shapes
Who did Shi'ah Muslims believe were the only people fit to be Caliph?
Blood descendants of Muhammad