Geography
The name for the region that is in the middle between Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Middle East
A group of travelling merchants who would cross the desert using camels. Travelling in groups kept them safer from thieves.
Caravan.
An architectural design for a roof that used the same physical principles of a Roman arch.
Dome.
Who can the history of Islam be traced back to?
Abraham.
The name for the landform where Islamic Civilization was born. It was surrounded by water on three sides.
Arabian Peninsula
The name for the religion founded by Muhammad.
Islam
A branch of math created by Muslims.
Algebra.
The founder and teacher of Islam
Muhammad
A type of land that does not experience a lot of rainfall.
Desert.
Which popular Disney story borrowed a character from the Muslim story "Arabian Nights?"
Aladdin.
Muslims founded this branch of science.
Chemistry.
The holy text.
Quran
Oasis
What is a pilgrimage?
A trip to the holy land, or Mecca. Muslims are supposed to make this trip to worship in Mecca once in their lifetime.
The tool developed to help sailors navigate the seas easier. Used stars.
Astrolabe.
Collection of customs.
Sunna
Because of their geography, what was the most important part of their economy?
In other words, how did the land effect how Islamic Civilizations made money?
Because of their desert environment, TRADE was the most important part of their economy.
The type of government that made it illegal to believe or practice another religion other than Islam.
Islamic State.
Describe how the House of Wisdom saved the world.
They preserved many ancient writings and ideas that were nearly lost forever during Europe's dark age.
Collection of laws.
Shari'ah