an area that is watered by underground streams in a desert
What is an oasis?
100
most Muslims observe this feature of Islam
What is Ramadan?
100
this is why it is important for Arabian people to trade for many of their important items
What is the desert is hard to live in?
100
people in ___________ accepted the teachings of Muhammad
What is Medina?
100
this city was a good location for the capital of the caliphate
What is Baghdad?
200
a group of people and animals that travel together
What is caravan?
200
the 2 holy cities of Islam
What is Mecca and Medina?
200
this animal is used in caravans because they can carry heavy loads, go for a long time without water, and their mild provides food and refreshment for the travelers
What is camels?
200
the book of Islam
What is Quran?
200
the Quran, poetry, folk tales, and stories such as those in Arabian Nights are all these enjoyed by the Arabs.
What is literature?
300
a journey for religious purposes
What is pilgrimage?
300
Muhammad conquered this city and made it a Muslim city
What is Mecca?
300
this location is called
What is Arabian Peninsula?
300
Islamic people believe in going to this city at least once
What is Mecca?
300
several fields of learning encouraged by the Muslim leaders were _____________--
What is history, science, law, math, philosophy, and astronomy?
400
an instrument that uses stars to find direction and navigation
What is an astrolabe?
400
name of the Muslim god
What is Allah?
400
3 ways Arabian people make their living
What is farming, raising animal herds, and trading?
400
Islamic people believe in _____________ god or gods
What is one?
400
the religion of the Arabic people
What is Islam?
500
a tall slender tower with balconies on a Mosque
What is a minaret?
500
an Arab trader who became the prophet of Allah, according to Islamic tradition