Muslims believe that Allah is the all-powerful being who created the universe and everything in it. Like Judaism and Christianity, this makes Islam ....
What is monotheistic?
100
Muhammad was born in this city.
What is Makkah?
100
After Muhammad's death, he unified the Arabs and defeated the Byzantines at Yarmuk.
Who is Abu Bakr?
100
The Arabs carried on extensive trade, not only within the Islamic world but also with ...... (name two trading partners)
What are China, the Byzantine Empire, India and Southeast Asia?
100
In astronomy, Muslims set up an observatory at Baghdad to study the position of the stars. They were aware that the earth was ...
What is round?
200
Unlike Christianity, Islam does not believe that its first preacher was divine. So, Muhammad is considered to be ..
What is a prophet?
200
Muhammad grew up to become a
What is a caravan manager?
200
In 661, Mu'awiyah, the governor of Syria became caliph. He made the caliphate hereditary in his family and thus established this dynasty.
What is the Umayyad dynasty?
200
Under the Abbasid dynasty, this city became the greatest city in the empire and one of the greatest cities in the world.
What is Baghdad?
200
This instrument was perfected by the Muslims and was used by sailors to determine their location by observing the positions of the stars and planets.
What is the astrolabe?
300
Muslims practice acts of worship known as
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
300
What was the name of Muhammad's first wife?
Who is Khadija?
300
In 750 C.E., Abu al-Abbas, overthrew the Umayyad dynasty and set up this dynasty which lasted until 1258 C.E.
What is the Abbasid Dynasty?
300
According to Islam, are all people equal in the eyes of Allah?
What is yes?
300
Islamic art is a blend of what 3 cultures?
What is Arab, Turkish and Persian?
400
One of the Pillars of Islam is making a pilgrimage. What is the name of this pilgrimage?
What is the Hajj?
400
When Muhammad went to the nearby hills to pray he was given messages by this angel.
Who is the angel Gabriel?
400
In 1258, this group ended the Caliphate in Baghdad when they destroyed the city.
Who are the Mongols?
400
Which social class enjoyed more respect under Islamic rule than they received in Europe, China or India?
What is the merchant class?
400
Constructed from 848 to 852, this mosque in current day Iraq was the world's largest mosque when it was built.
What is the Great Mosque of Samarra?
500
During this month, Muslims refrain from food and drink from dawn to dusk.
What is Ramadan?
500
Muhammad believed that Allah had revealed himself in part through what two religions?
What are Judaism and Christianity?
500
After the Mongol destruction of Baghdad, the new center of Islamic civilization became ....
What is Cairo, Egypt.
500
Under Islamic law women are granted equality with men in what area (name one)?
What is spiritual or social equality?
500
This mosque in Spain is famous for the symmetry of its arches.