Mohammad
The founder of Islam and proclaimer of the Quran
What is Mohammad?
Core beliefs and practices of Islam
What is the 5 Pillars of Islam?
First setback or loss for the Muslims
What is the Battle of Uhud?
One of the main reasons for the spread of Islam
What is Trade?
Islamic art was influenced by these three
What is Byzantine Empire, Roman Empire, and central Asian traditions?
The holy book for Islam
What is Quran?
During Ramadan, they share this as a reminder to help the less fortunate
What is Fasting (Sawm)?
Mohammad digs a trench around Medina and carried out isolated raids
What is the Battle of the Ditch?
They carried spices, perfumes, silk, precious metals, and more
What is Camel Caravans?
Islamic architecture is influenced by these two
What is Byzantine Empire and Roman Empire
Birthplace of Mohammad
What is Mecca?
Those who went on the journey to the Hajj participated in what activities
What is giving to those less fortunate?
This battle marks the first great wave of Muslim conquests
What is the Battle of Yarmuk?
The black cube Muslims travel to pray and do rituals
What is Ka'ba
First formal system of written laws
What is the Sharia?
Mohammad moved here after losing protection in Mecca
What is Medina?
All 5 Pillars of Islam
What is Shahada, Salah, Sawm, Zakat, and Hajj?
This battle led to Islamic growth in Iraq
What is the Battle of the Bridge?
An advanced science in the Islamic world
What is Astronomy
A network of trade routes that connected Asia, Europe, and Africa that allowed cultural exchange and economic growth
Mohammad set this as a precedent for one of the pillars
The phrase one must recite in Shahada
What is "There is no God but God, and Mohammad is the Messenger of God"?
Between the years 640-670, Islam spread to these parts of the world.
What is Syria, Iraq, Mediterranean islands (Cyprus, Rhodes, Crete), and North Africa?
An instrument used by early astronomers to measure the altitude of stars and planets and also navigational aid
Three main reasons for Islamic expansion
What is Trade, Conquest, and Fair Treatment of People