Foundations of Islam
What is the name of the holy book of Islam?
Quran
This sect of Muslims believed Abu Bakr should serve as first caliph
Sunnis
Muslims must do this 5 times per day
Prayer
What language became the official language of the Umayyad’s government?
Arabic
What do historians often call the time period of the Abbasid’s rule?
The "Golden Age of Islam"
What is the name of the God Muslims pray to?
Allah
This sect of Muslims believed Ali should serve as first caliph
Shias
Traveling to Mecca
Pilgrimage
Which group overthrew the Umayyad Dynasty?
The Abbasid's
After taking power, where did the Abbasids move the capital city to?
Baghdad, Iraq
Who is the founder of Islam?
Prophet Muhammad
What is a a political and religious leader in Islam called?
Caliph
Muslims must do this during Ramadan
Fasting
Who founded this Umayyad Dynmasty?
Muawiyah
This is a large library and learning center where scholars studied various subjects.
The House of Wisdom
What is the name of the religious center of Islam?
Mecca
A state run by a caliph is called what?
Caliphate
"Good" Muslims giving about 2.5% of their yearly salary to needy
Charity
What famous religious building was created during the Umayyad period?
The Dome of the Rock
Which year did the Abbasid's rule end?
1258 CE
This set of Islamic rules are based on ethics and expectations
Shariah
This Sunnis hold which specific source of Islam in high regard?
The Sunnah
This is the declaration that Allah is the one and only God
Belief/Faith
What year did the Umayyad Dynasty fall?
750 CE
During which historical battle was Baghdad destroyed?
The Siege of Baghdad