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The founder of Islam.
Who is Mohammed?
The central religious text of the Islamic faith that must be written in Arabic.
What is the Quran?
The capital of the Byzantine Empire. Later renamed Istanbul.
What is Constantinople?
The fountain where Muslims wash their hands, feet, and mouths before entering the mosque.
What is an Ablutian Fountain?
This Roman emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.
Who is Constantine I?
A veil worn by Muslim women that covers their entire body.
What is a burqa?
This famous building was originally an orthodox church, then a mosque, and is now a museum.
The prayer tower outside the mosque.
What is the minaret?
This Byzantine emperor was famous for his code of laws.
Who is Justinian?
The largest denomination of Muslims.
What are the Sunni?
The famous ancient Greek colony founded by Byzus.
What is Byzantium?
The part of the mosque that faces Mecca, towards which Muslims pray.
What is the Qiblah Wall?
Justinian's wife.
Who is Theodora?
This nation has the largest population of Muslims in the world.
What is Indonesia?
This Roman emperor literally watched Rome burn.
Who is Nero?
A set of stairs used to say prayers. No one is allowed to stand at the top but "the prophet".
What is the minbar?
The Roman emperor who split the empire into East and West and gave the eastern half to his brother.
Who is Valentinian?
A directive meant to make Muslims study, preach, and defend their faith. It is NOT a call to be violent.
What is jihad?
The last ruler of the Roman Empire.
Who is Romulus Augustus?
The courtyard of a mosque, which serves as a gathering place and houses the fountains.
What is the sahn?