The 5 Pillars Of Islam
Mesopotamia
basic history
100

Muslims pray five time a day facing what city?

What is Mecca.

100

The people of Mesopotamia built what type of transportation?

Sailboat

100

what is the way muslims worship Allah once a year

the Hajj

200

Why must people give alms to the poor and needy?

so they can travel to Mecca and participate in the Hajj

200

why did the people of mesopotamia develop a writing system.

to record business deals

200

what is the head wrap that women wear

Hijab 

300

What is the Hajj?

The Hajj is a celebration in Mecca that happens once every year.

300

when did Hammurabi rule the city of Babylon?

About 1800 B.C. to 1750 B.C.

300

who is the "leader" of Sunni

Abu Bakr 

400

How do Muslims profess their faith?

By praying 5 times a day, celebrating the Hajj, fasting during Ramadan, and giving alms to the poor.

400

Mesopotamia is located between what two rivers.

Tigris and Euphrates. 

400

who is Ali

the "leader" of Shia

500

how do Muslims fast during Ramadan?

By only eating and drinking before sunrise and after the sun sets and no food or even water when the sun is out.

500

By when did the people of Mesopotamia make the area a center of trade.

3500 B.C.

500

what is the name of Muhammad's wife

Maymunah bint al-Harith