Islam
Arab Empire
Arab Contributions
Vocabulary
Miscellaneous
100
How are good Muslims supposed to live?
They should not eat pork, drink liquor, or gamble.
100
What does caliph mean?
Caliph means successor, which is a Muslim ruler.
100
Describe the culture of the Moors in Spain.
The Moors in Spain created a country with religious freedom and a rich culture where Muslims, Christians and Jews studied together.
100
Define vizier.
Chief adviser to the caliph of the Abbasids.
100
What does the Quran say will happen after death?
All believers who fulfill their duties will go to Paradise, which has shade trees, fruit trees, gardens, birds etc.
200
Describe the holy shrine of Makkah.
It is called the Ka'bah and was a low cube-shaped building surrounded by 360 idols; a wall contained a stone believed to have fallen from Paradise.
200
Why were the Arabs successful under the leadership of the Rightly Guided Caliphs?
Islam held them together; the leaders were mentally and physically tough; they treated those who surrendered fairly.
200
What were the results of improved trade under the Abbasids?
It brought a fresh exchange of ideas, many translations of other literature into Arabic, achievements in math and science, and Arabs became wealthy.
200

Define Imam.

Muslim prayer leader

200
Give an example of a pilgrimage.
Jews--Jerusalem, Muslims--Mekkah or Mecca, Christians--Rome
300
Why did Muhammed begin to preach about God?
He had a vision that the angel Gabriel told him to do this.
300
List 4 accomplishments of the Umayyads.
They reorganized the government, made Arabic the official language, minted Arab money, set up postal routes and maintained irrigation canals, built beautiful mosques and encouraged the arts.
300
Define alchemist. Why are Arabs considered the founders of modern chemistry?
An alchemist is a scientist who tried to turn metal into gold or silver. Alchemists never succeeded but their work lead to making experiments and recording the results. The word chemistry comes from the Arabic word Al-Chemist.
300

What is zakah?

Muslim charitable giving.

300
Which way do Muslims face when they pray?
They face Makkah, or Mecca.
400
What is the Quran?
The Muslim scriptures are believed to the direct word of God. Written in Arabic,it tells how good Muslims should live.
400
Who were the Abbasids?
They ruled the Arab Empire for 100 years, known as the Golden Age of Islam. (750-1258) and built Baghdad.
400
How did Islam attempt to improve the role of women?
Islam taught that raising a female child would be rewarded in Paradise; women were entitled to half of their husband's wealth, recognized their right to inherit, and obligated them to seek knowledge.
400
What does the word "Islam" mean?
Islam is an Arabic word which means the act of submitting or giving oneself over to the will of God.
400

How did Muslims know when to pray?

Announcers call the people to prayer from the prayer tower in a mosque.

500
List the 5 pillars of faith.
confession of faith, prayer 5 times a day, giving charity, fasting during Ramadan, making a pilgrimage to Makkah.
500

Describe the city of Baghdad.

Big mosque, large pallace, walled in. On the banks of the Tigris river.

500
List 6 contributions of the Arabs.
founded modern chemistry, made many astrological discoveries, invented algebra (!), started the first school of pharmacy and first drugstores, made many medical discoveries, contributed to literature and art
500

What is a hajj?

Muslim journey to Makkah.

500
Name 3 special flavors of Ben and Jerry's ice cream.
Phish Food, Hazed and Confused, Cherry Garcia, S'mores, etc., etc.
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