people
Prophet Muhammad
longest river in the world
The River Nile is the longest river in the world. The Nile flows from south to north, originating in East Africa and ending in the Mediterranean Sea after crossing Egypt.
Mediterranean Sea
a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean; the sea connects to Africa, Asia, and Europe
Dai
- important religious leader
Which ocean is off the coast of California?
pacific ocean
Imam al-Mahdi
The Fatimid dynasty was established by Imam al-Mahdi in North Africa, which later expanded to Egypt and other countries in the time of Imam al-Muizz.
Capital of Egypt
Cairo was a palace-city from which the Imam-caliphs ruled the Fatimid Empire.
Nilometer
Used for measuring the water levels of the Nile
Vizier
a high official in some Muslim countries
What is the one letter in the English alphabet that is not included in the names of any of the 50 states in the U.S?
Q
Imam al-Hakim
Imam al-Hakim established the Dar al-Ilm, which means the House of Knowledge. A wide range of subjects were taught at the Dar al-Ilm, including, mathematics, astronomy and medicine. It was also a training college for the Ismaili Dais.
where the Fatimid dynasty begins
in Al-Mahdiyya
Fatimids
an Ismaili dynasty that ruled in the North African region from 909 to 1171
Urban
relating to cities and the people who live in them
In which movie does a woman dress up as a man to join the army in her father’s place?
Mulan
Jawhar al-Siqilli
He was a slave who was freed and was promoted by the Fatimids to a high rank because of his many abilities and loyalty. He succeeded in capturing large parts of North Africa for the Imams. That is how he received the title of al-Qaid, the General.
major trading city in Egypt (close to Cairo)
The old city of Fustat continued to be important under the Fatimids as a major port and trading city with its riverside warehouses and grand bazaars.
Shadirwan
device used to cool homes by means of falling water. As water falls from a rough marble slab, the evaporated mist is carried in the air and cools the surrounding space
Shadufs
A long pole with a weight that was used to remove water from the river
This animal can carry upto 5000 times its body weight.
ant
Qadi al-Numan
a judge
Mosque of Imam al-Hakim
Mosque in Cairo founded by Imam al-Aziz and then finished by his son Imam al-Hakim
Al-Khalij
the main canal that leads from the River Nile to Cairo
Bazaar
a market; a place to buy and sell goods
What do you call a group of giraffes?
tower