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Islam's Origins
Five Pillars
100
This Muslim dynasty had its capital in Baghdad
What is the Abbasid Dynasty?
100
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What is a complex star polygon?
100
This famous Muslim wrote commentaries on Aristotle's works.
Who is Ibn- Rushd?
100
Muhammad made this journey from Makkah to Madinah in 622.
What is Hijrah?
100
Muslims gather to complete this ritual when they hear a call from the mosque's minarets
What is Salat?
200
The Muslim law code that regulates daily life.
What is Shari'ah?
200
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What is an arabesque?
200
This technique, imported from China, contributed to the Arab world's ability to pass its knowledge to other cultures.
What is paper making?
200
This city is considered holy ground because Muslims believe that Abraham nearly sacrificed Ishmael here.
What is Makkah?
200
Muslims may not complete this pillar if they are financially unable.
What is hajj?
300
This person was the "holder of power" under Turkish rule
What is a sultan?
300
This characteristic of Islamic art symbolizes Divine intention.
What is Arabic calligraphy?
300
This medical innovation enabled physicians to provide medical attention to desert Bedouins.
What is the traveling clinic?
300
Muhammad's successor used this technique, which means "struggle in the way of the Lord."
What is jihad?
300
This creed simply states "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad His prophet"
What is shahada?
400
This means "peace through submission to Allah's will"
What is Islam?
400
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What is a tessellation?
400
In addition to the astrolabe, this Muslim advancement enabled scientists to study the stars in an organized way.
What is the observatory?
400
Muslims asserted their superiority over these two empires, which were already exhausted from a series of wars.
What are the Byzantine Empire and Persia?
400
Muslims may not eat or drink during the month of Ramadan to fulfill this pillar.
What is sawm?
500
This man wrote a medical encyclopedia.
Who is Ibn Sina?
500
This characteristic of Islamic art symbolizes rhythm and time.
What are linear repeat patterns?
500
Muslims blended these three traditions into their art.
What are Arabic, Turkish, and Persian?
500
After spreading across North Africa and into Spain, Muslim expansion was stopped by Charles Martel at this battle.
What is the Battle of Tours?
500
This pillar is meant to decrease the gap in income between the poor and the wealthy.
What is zakat?
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