Islam 101
What kind of religion is Islam?
It is both Abrahamic and monotheistic.
The Arabian Peninsula, also called Arabia, is homeland to the _______ people.
Arab
This monument was built by the Ottomans in Istanbul. It was previously a church and was turned into a mosque
The Hagia Sofia
What does the word Allah mean in Arabic?
God
Mecca is the location of the _________ – a block like building.
Kaaba
The capital of the Safavid Empire, which was said to be so great that it was “half of the world”
Isfahan
What is a mosque?
It is a place of worship for muslims.
Who is the founder of Islam?
Muhammed
This palace was built by the Umayyads in Spain
The Alhambra
Muslims believe that this book is the written word of God.
Who is the greatest Sultan of the Ottoman Empire?
Suleiman the Magnificent
This monument was built by the Mughal Empire and is a giant white mausoleum.
The Taj Mahal
This group wanted Muhammad's successor to be chosen by a community of his followers.
Sunnis
This group of people wanted leadership to stay in Muhammad’s bloodline and believed Ali was Muhammed’s rightful heir.
The Shia
What name did the Ottomans choose to rename Constantinople?