In the Beginning
Aspects of Faith
Culture
Countries
Potpourri
100
A person who does not have a permanent home. In the desert, they wander from from oasis to oasis
What is a nomad
100
The belief in one God instead of many gods (polytheistic)
What is monotheistic
100
This position is the highest position in the Muslim kingdom
What is the Caliph or Sultan
100
The birthplace of Mohammad, Mecca, is located in this country
What is Saudi Arabia
100
Ghana became a great empire because of trading this resource
What is gold
200
He is the Father of the Jewish nation (Israelites)
Who is Isaiah
200
This important shrine in Mecca is believed to have been built by Abraham and is dedicated to the worship of one god. It is similar to the "Tent of Meeting" that the Israelites carried with them in their wanderings
What is the Kaaba
200
The gender that has the most authority in the nation of Islam
What is the place of men?
200
The Sahara Desert is found on this continent
What is Africa
200
This city in Mali became a center for culture, education, and commerce
What is Timbuktu
300
He wrote the 5 most important books of the Qu'ran, Torah, and Old Testament
Who is Moses
300
The holy book written by Mohammad and contains the first five books that Moses wrote, as well as Mohammad's writings
What is the Qur'an
300
He promoted the equality of all people in his sacred writings
Who is Mohammad
300
The Nile is found in this country of Africa
What is Egypt
300
This trade product was important to many countries, especially in the desert regions
What is salt
400
The area where mankind began
What is the Fertile Crescent
400
All Muslims must turn towards this sacred city when they pray
What is Mecca
400
A month long festival of fasting and prayer
What is Ramadan
400
This west African country's rise to fame, wealth, and culture began under Mansa Musa
What is Mali
400
The Islamic faith spread from the Middle East, to North Africa, and to this European country
What is Spain
500
His grandchildren and great grandchildren made up the nation of Islam
Who is Ishmael
500
The group of five obligations that all Muslims must follow
What is Five Pillars of Faith
500
This activity helped spread the Islamic faith to many areas
What is trade
500
This became the capital of the Islamic Empire in 762
What is Baghdad