Grade 5
Which is the longest river in the world and about how long is it?
River Nile - about 6000 kilometers
What is an institution?
An institution is a group of people that work together for long time towards a goal
What are different types of devotional literature?
Ginan, Qasidah, Qawwaali
Who played an important role in spread of Islam in South Asia?
Sufi and Shia pirs
What were the 3 main Muslim empires during the 5-11th century
the Byzantines, the Umayyads, the Abbassids
Full form of AKDN
Aga Khan Development Network
How did Islam spread to North America?
Muslim slaves were who were captured from North Africa, immigrations later in the years
Name any monument in Lahore during Mughal Empire
The Badshahi mosque, Lahore fort, Jahangit’s place
Which Imam built the city of Al-mansuriyya?
Imam Al Mansur
Name 5 Imamat institutions
AKTFC, AKF, AKA, AKHS, AKU
What is an event where poets gather to perform their work?
Mushairsahs
What muslim figure was famous for its pilgrimage to Mecca? Hint - associated with gold
Mansa Musa
What is the direction of Makkah known as?
Qibla
How did people tell time in the past?
sundial - a sundial uses a pointer to cast shadow on to a dial that is marked with hours of the day.
What country in south-east Asia has the most muslims?
Indonesia
Which city fit Ulugh Beg, a Timur rule create an observatory?
Samarqand
What is Bayt al Hikma?
House of Wisdom
What is Bukhara for famous for?
Madrasahs - modern day university
What is the name of the places that Sufis used for praying and gathering?
Tekkes, Khanqahs