The Ottomans
Many Turks saw themselves as this. Also known as "warriors for Islam"
Ghazis
The Safavids were part of which branch of Islam?
Shi'a
Indian
This person was a businessman and trader; visited by the angel Gabriel; the most important person in the Islamic religion
Muhammad
Pray 5 times a day towards Mecca
Prayer (Salah)
The Ottomans successful military relied on this
Gunpowder
This beautiful city, comprised of calligraphy, metalwork, glass, and tile work, was built by Shah Abbas.
Esfahan
The Mughals were descendents of the?
Mongols
Islam
Must visit Mecca at one point in lifetime if capable.
Pilgrimage (Hajj)
Mehmed II captured Constantinople, and renamed it?
Istanbul
The Safavids were located in what present day country?
Iran
The Mughals were able to unify a land of roughly how many people?
100 Million
One who has submitted
Muslim
Give alms (money for the poor)
Selim the Grim captured these two holy Islamic cities.
Mecca & Medina
This conquerer gave himself the Persian title of Shah & established Shi'a Islam.
Isma'il
Shah Iahan built this structure for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died at the age 39 giving birth to her 14th child.
Taj Mahal
The most sacred site in Islam
The Ka'aba
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims must fast between dawn and sunset
True or False
The Ottomans had one of the largest empires in history; lasting until World War I
True
While Shah Iahan was building, the country was?
Hungry and suffering; going through a famine
"Successor" or "deputy"
Caliph
There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
Faith (Shahada)