Islam
What is the name for 'God' in Islam?
Allah
What is monotheism?
The belief in one God.
What are the two important cities in Islam?
Mecca and Medina.
What building was built by the Ummayad in Jerusalem?
Dome of the Rock
What must you do before entering a mosque?
Remove shoes and wash your hands and feet.
How many pillars are there in Islam?
5
What is a caravan?
A group of people travelling through the desert.
Name the features of a camel in 20 seconds.
thick fur, hump, wide feet, third eyelid, long eyelashes
Muslim Place of worship
Mosque
True or false: Muslims can bring their own prayer mat to the mosque.
True
Where was the Prophet Muhammad born?
Mecca.
What is a successor?
a person who becomes the leader after the previous leader's death.
How many continents did the Islamic Empire spread to?
3
Black box building in Mecca
Kaaba
Name 2 features of a mosque.
Dome, minaret (tower), archways, courtyard, geometric patterns, Arabic writing
Muslims do not believe in showing these two things in their artwork.
People or animals.
What is an oasis?
an area in the desert where there are water and plants.
How many bodies of water surround the Arabian Peninsula?
3: Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and the Persian Gulf.
Church converted to mosque in Istanbul
Hagia Sophia
What is the tower called where the caller calls for prayer?
Minaret
Name the Pillars of Islam.
1- There is only one God, Allah
2- Pilgrimage; travel to Mecca
3- Donate to the poor/charity
4- Pray 5 times per day
5- Fasting during Ramadan
What is a pilgrimage?
What city was a major center of trade?
Baghdad
Towers with prayer callers
Minaret
The majority of mosques can be found in which part of the world?
Asia