Muslims made intricate drawings of what for an encyclopedia.
What is the human body?
100
Head of the Turkish and Mongol armies who claimed descent from Genghis Khan and Tamerlane.
Who is Babur?
100
An empire that is formed by outsiders using force to control a country.
What is a Gunpowder Empire?
200
The most holy Islamic city where the Kaaba was located (ancient temple that housed statues of gods and goddesses). Muhammad had the statues destroyed and rededicated the Kaaba to Allah, the one true god.
What is Mecca?
200
Believe that the true successors to Muhammad are the descendants of Ali (son-in-law) and Fatima (daughter).
Who are Shiites?
200
Capital city of Iraq.
What is Bagdad?
200
Although a Muslim, this leader won the support of Hindu people through his policy of toleration.
Who is Akbar?
200
Elite former Christian forces of the Ottoman army.
Who are janizaries?
300
Largest % of muslims Sunnis or Shites
Sunni
300
Felt any good Muslim could lead the communities, since there could be no prophet after Muhammad.
Who are Sunnis?
300
Current day terrorist group is Syria and Iraq.
What is ISIS?
300
Two main religions in India.
What are Hindu and Muslim?
300
Often engaged in warfare with Mogul India and the Ottoman Empire, primarily because it was sandwiched between the two.
What is Safavid Dynasty?
400
"Struggle in God's service" or Holy War
What is jihad?
400
2nd largest religion in the world
What is Muslim?
400
Muslims developed this type of math.
What is Algebra?
400
Practiced non-violence and brought independence to India.
Who is Gandhi?
400
Current day muslim country that borders India.
What is Pakistan?
500
True or False Pictures or paintings of Muhammad are allowed as long as they are tasteful.
False-Pictures are never allowed!
500
Muslim house of worship
What is Mosque?
500
Muslims resurrected the works of these 2 ancient civilizations.
What is Greek and Roman?
500
Arguably the greatest monument of the Mogul empire.
What is the Taj Mahal?
500
From here, the Ottoman Turks continued their conquests for 200 years, formally named Constantinople?