Social Studies Vocabulary
monotheism
the belief in one god
This holiday marks the birth of Jesus Christ
Christmas
Who is prophet from Mecca who founded the religion of Islam?
Muhammad
What was the Islamic Golden Age?
A period of innovation during which Muslims advanced science, medicine, arts, trade, and more.
This teacher rescued a giant, 10-year-old cat during the pandemic
Ms. Berry
Quran
the holy book of Islam
This holiday, observed in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November, began as a day of gratitude for the blessing of the harvest.
Thanksgiving
Who or what is Allah?
the one and only God in Islam, "god" in Arabic
Which of the following were NOT invented or advanced during the Islamic Golden Age?
Calligraphy
Five Pillars of Islam
Medicine
Algebra
Architecture
Five Pillars of Islam
This teacher has a beautiful King Charles Spaniel (a dog) named Belle
Mr. Shields
barter
exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money
This holiday is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community
Ramadan
Who fought in the Crusades?
Christians and Muslims fought against each other.
During the Islamic Golden Age, Muslims set aside this false science in favor of Astronomy (the study of the sun, moon, stars, planets and other objects in space).
Astrology
This teacher has a very unique dog (half Chihuahua/half Chinese Crested) that is mostly bald
Ms. Fisher
dynasty
a ruling family in which power is inherited (passed down through generations)
This eight-day festival of lights reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and celebrates the rebuilding of significant Jewish temple in Jerusalem that had been destroyed in a holy war (way before the Crusades!)
Hanukkah
Why did the Crusades, a 200-year holy war, take place?
Christians, as directed by the pope, waged war to recover Jerusalem from Islamic rule. (Christians were also, in general, pretty freaked out that Islamic dynasties had conquered so places and were in/getting close to Europe.)
Which of the following luxury items were NOT traded during the Islamic Golden Age? Choose two.
Silk, perfume, ivory, diamonds, make-up, Teslas, carpets
Diamonds and Teslas!
Though this teacher grew up with a dog, he doesn't have any pets now. His ideal pet would be a falcon!
Mr. Giddings
Five Pillars of Islam (define or name at least two Pillars)
fundamental guiding practices in Islam considered to be acts of worship for all Muslims (the declaration of faith, regular prayer, give to the poor, fasting, and pilgrimage to Mecca)
Known as a festival of lights, Hindus celebrate this holiday as the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.
Diwali
Who was Ibn Battuta?
He was a famous Muslim explorer who spent 29 years traveling the world. He wrote one of the world's most famous travel logs that describes the people, places, and cultures he encountered across the Islamic world and beyond.
What role did the Quran play in the Islamic Golden Age?
The Quran, in part, inspired the Islamic Golden Age because the holy book teaches Muslims to pursue knowledge and learning, and be intellectually curious.
This teacher raises guinea pigs
Mrs. Eck