Belief in Allah and Muhammad as the messenger of Allah, Prayer five times a day, Charity, Fasting during Ramadan, Pilgrimage to Mecca
These are the things Muslims must follow or do.
What are the five pillars
100
The "party of Ali", a Muslim denomination that resisted Umayyad rule and believed the caliph should be a descendant of Muhammad.
Who are the Shi'a.
100
The "last of the Prophets", he helped unify the Arabian Peninsula under Islam.
Who is Muhammad
100
Muhammad's example; the best model for proper living.
What is Sunna.
200
An Islamic house of worship
What is a mosque
200
They are considered "people of the book."
Who are Muslims, Christians, and Jews.
200
They called themselves followers of Muhammad's example and did not outwardly resist Umayyad rule.
They are also the largest faction of Islam.
Who are the Sunnis.
200
The name of God in Arabic.
What is Allah.
200
The system of law that regulates the family life, moral conduct, and business and community life of Muslims.
What is Shari'a.
300
The unifying language of the Islamic empire
What is Arabic.
300
The pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are called upon to fulfill; one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
What is the hajj.
300
The group that took control of the Muslim empire in 750 and moved the capital to the new city of Baghdad.
Who are the Abbasids.
300
The religion founded by Muhammad
What is Islam
300
An Arab title that means successor or deputy; one elected to lead Muslims after Muhammad's death.
What is caliph.
400
The family that came to power in 661, moved the Muslim capital to Damascus, and adopted a life of luxury.
Who are the Umayyads.
400
This word means "striving" and refers to the inner struggle against evil. This word is also used in the Koran to mean an armed struggle against nonbelievers.
What is Jihad.
400
The Muslim Berber armies were stopped outside of Paris at this battle in 732.
What is the Battle of Tours.
400
Muhammad destroyed the idols in this cube-shaped, sacred structure in Mecca.
What is the Ka'aba.
400
This shrine in Jerusalem has the rock from which Muslims believe Muhammad ascended to heaven. In Jewish tradition, it is said that this is the site where Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son, Isaac. It also holds some importance for Christians.
What is the Dome of the Rock.
500
Muslim scholars contributed to these areas of knowledge. (100 points for each)
What is astronomy, philosophy, mathematics, and medicine
500
During the Islamic holy month called this, Muslims fast (not eating for a period of time) between sunrise and sunset. This reminds Muslims that their spiritual needs are bigger than their physical needs.
What is Ramadan.
500
Military exhaustion and weakness in the Byzantine and Sassanid empires led to this.
What is the successful expansion of the Islamic empire.
500
The holy city that holds special significance for Muslims, Jews and Christians.