Islam as a Religion
The Empires
Islamic Society
The Prophet Muhammad
Wildcard
100
This terms refers to a once-in-your-lifetime pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca
What is hajj?
100
These were common nomadic groups in the Arabian Peninsula BEFORE the spread of Islam
Who are the Bedouins?
100
This group is considered the lowest class in Islamic society.
Who are slaves?
100
This is one of Muhammad's earliest followers.
Who is Khadija?
100
An Islamic place of worship is known as this.
What is a mosque?
200
This term denotes other people who practice Abrahamic religions within Islamic society
Who are the dhimmi?
200
The first four caliphs after the death of Muhammad are known as this,
Who are the "Rightly Guided Caliphs"?
200
Most Islamic societies adopted this type of law.
What is shariah law?
200
Before his revelation, Muhammad did this for a living.
What is a merchant?
200
The movement of people from rural to city areas is known as this.
What is urbanization?
300
This structure in Mecca used to be a place of worship for various polytheistic religions.
What is the Ka'aba?
300
This caliph used jihad to expand Islamic influence across the Middle East.
Who is Akbar?
300
This group is considered the second class in Muslim society.
Who are Muslim converts?
300
Following Islam as Muhammad did is known as this.
What is Sunna?
300
This group comprises the majority sect of Islam.
Who are the Sunni?
400
This is the minority sect of Islam, even present today.
Who are the Shi'a?
400
This is the name of the Islamic empire that was present in Spain.
What is al-Andalus/Umayyads?
400
Women in Muslim society had this right.
What is own/inherit property?
400
According to the Quran, this angel spoke to Muhammad as his religious revelation.
Who is the angel Gabriel?
400
This Jewish philosopher combined religion and science, and is well known in Medieval Islamic society.
Who is Maimonidies?
500
This group of Muslims are not unorthodox, and practice Islam in a "mystic" way (think Kabbalah).
Who are the Sufis?
500
This Islamic Empire was established in Egypt.
What is the Fatimid Caliphate?
500
This group of people were considered the scholars and teachers of Islam.
Who are the Ulama?
500
During the Hajirah, Muhammad and his followers travel to this city
What is Yathrib?
500
As a religion, Muslims do not create images of living beings because of this reason.
What is that only Allah can create life?