Islam Basics
This man founded the religion of Islam
Muhammed
This man wrote the Quran
Muhammed
These places are springs of water in the desert.
Mohammed's son in law, believed by many to be the rightful heir of Islam's leadership position
Ali
Who are the two best 6th graders? (According to Libby Wyman and Maggie Middleton)
Maggie Middleton and Libby Wyman
What are the two biggest groups of Muslims called?
Sunni and Shia Muslims
This is the holiest city in Islam
Mecca (Makkah)
Ancient Arabians traveled in ________ to keep themselves safe.
This is the word for the Islamic code of law.
shari’ah
Who played Elphaba in the 2024 version of Wicked?
Cynthia Erivo
The leader of the Muslim religion is called a ________.
caliph
This person, called the "Lawgiver" is the most famous sultan
Suleiman
The leader of an Arabic tribe is called a ________.
Sheikh
This man founded the Safavid dynasty in Persia
Ismail
This is the "day" of the year with the longest night.
Muslims pray in the direction of _________ five times a day.
Mecca (Makkah)
This place is known as the "city of the prophet"
Madinah OR Yathrib
The Arabian Peninsula is mostly the modern day nation of __________
Saudi Arabia
This Ottoman ruler is known as the "conqueror"
Mehmet II
5,495 (5000 is acceptable)
What are the five pillars of Islam?
1. Alms
2. Fasting for Ramadan
3. Prayer
4. Profession of faith
5. Pilgrimage
The first Hebrew patriarch, he is considered a forefather of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity
Abraham
This city, located in modern-day Syria, was an important center of Islamic learning and trade.
Damascus
The Sikh religion of modern-day India was founded by this person.
Guru Namak
When is Miss Wright's birthday?
November 12