Caliphs
The River Nile
Life of the Fatimid's
Fatimid Personalities
Dar al-Ilm
100
What was the job of the chancellor?
To look after the treasury.
100
Which large body of water is the Nile connected to?
The Mediterranean Sea
100
What was their currency called?
Dinars
100
Who was Ibn-Hani?
(Hint: famous for poetry)
Poet
100
What is the role of a dai?
To spread the message of Islam and/or teach people many different things.
200
What is an Imam?
A religious leader
200
Which continent did the Nile run through?
Africa
200
What happens if one doesn't show honesty?
He/she is mounted on a camel and is paraded around the city.
200
Who was Qadi al-Numan?
(Hint: "He had two sons who were both outstanding judges like him")
Judge
200
Fill in the blank:
Students and scholars came to the Dar al-Ilm to study __________, astronomy, and medicine.
Mathematics
300
Describe Imam al-Hakims Gift.
You have 1 minute to read it and close your books when you're finished.
300
The Red Sea is in which continent?
Africa
300
Cups, bowls, and plates are made of this material.
Porcelain
300
Who was al-Muayyad?
(Hint: spread messages)
Dai
300
Who created the Dar al-Ilm?
Imam al-Hakim
400
Jawhar al-Siqqilli layed the foundation of which mosque?
The Al-Azhar Mosque
400
Cairo was next to which river?
The River Nile
400
Many people used to gather together by bodies of water to celebrate what?
The opening of the canal.
400
Who was Ibn al-Haytham?
(Hint: Made important discoveries)
Scientist
400
What does Dar al-Ilm mean?
House of Knowledge
500
List the names of the Imam Caliphs in order:
Imam al-Qaim; Imam al-Muizz ;Imam al-Mahdi ;Imam al-Mansur
Imam al-Mahdi
Imam al-Qaim
Imam al-Mansur
Imam al-Muizz
500
What two lakes connect to the Nile?
Lake Victoria and Lake Tana
500
Why were Fatimid Coins valued?
They had high gold content.
500
Who was al-Kirmani?
(Hint: Wrote many books; had great knowledge)
Thinker
500
Which palace is the Dar al-Ilm located in?
The Western Palace