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Where did the Religion of Islam begin?
Arabia
When did the Religion of Islam begin?
Over 1400 hundred years ago
What is the capital of Pakistan?
Islamabad
What is the capital of Iran?
Tehran
What is the capital of Turkey?
Ankara
What are some of the places where
Islam spread?
Iraq, Egypt, Spain, Iran, Turkey, and India
What is the capital of Syria?
Damascus
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo
What City and Country is the Taj Mahal located in?
Agra, India
Who built the blue Mosque?
Sinan
Where is the blue mosque located?
Turkey
What historic building is in Jerusalem?
Dome of the Rock
Where is Al-Azhar University?
Cairo
Who built Al-Azhar University?
Mawlana Al-Muiz
Where is Alhambra Palace?
Spain
What is the purpose of the
Samarquand Observatory?
To have a good location to focus on viewing the
sky to study the night sky.
To have a good location to focus on viewing the
sky to study the night sky.
What award for building design did
Mawlana Shah Karim (a.s.) set up?
Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Besides buildings, what other things
people do in Muslim places?
They made beautiful dishes and bowls, created jars and ewers out of glass, constructed caskets of wood, and weaved carpet from wool.
Who are Calligraphers?
People who use different styles of writing letters.
What does it take to be a good craftsperson?
It takes a lot of practice & dedication to master a skill and be good at it.
What is the name of the observatory in
Uzbekistan?
Samarqand Observatory
What is the purpose of the
Samarquand Observatory?
To have a good location to focus on viewing the
sky to study the night sky.
Name the fort in Syria?
Citadel of Aleppo
Why do the patterns seem to dance, &What does a good craftsman/woman need?
It seems to dance because of the love and effort put into it. A good craftsman or woman needs the hand of magic touch & mastery of the skill to be good at what they do.
List 5 parts that make up mosques and
palaces?
Wall, pillars, Arch, Dome, Minaret, Iwan, Arcade,Fountain