Islamic Terms
Who is Islam's prophet?
Muhammad
Muslims must follow the five _____________ of Islam.
pillars
What do Muslims call people who practice Judaism or Christianity?
People of the Book or People of the Covenant
Name any of the Islamic artistic styles.
500 POINTS
Calligraphy, arabesques, stained glass
500 POINTS!
What is the name of Islam's holy book?
TRIPLE POINTS
The Quran
800 POINTS!
What are the five pillars of Islam?
TRIPLE POINTS
Pray five times a day facing Mecca
Fast during Ramadan
Charity (alms)
Make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once
Faith (Believing in God).
600 POINTS
What is the Holy Book of Christianity called?
The Holy Bible
What was the name of the great center for scholarly study and was seen as the intellectual center of the world?
The House of Wisdom
Where do Muslims pray?
In a mosque
How many times do Muslims have to pray each day?
Five
What are the Holy Books of Judaism called?
Torah and Talmud
What was studied at the House of Wisdom?
Name at least three things.
Humanities, sciences, mathematics, chemistry, astronomy, medicine, zoology...etc.
What is the term "Caliph" translated as?
Successor
What is Ramadan?
DOUBLE POINTS
The time when Muslims fast
800 POINTS
Do Muslim, Christian, and Jewish believers all fast?
True or False
DOUBLE POINTS!
True
800 POINTS!
What did al-Zahrawi do? Name at least ONE thing.
He is attributed with incorporating ALGEBRA into mathematics and created a medical encyclopedia; recommending treatments for a wide range of illnesses.
What are the two sects of Islam and what do they believe?
DOUBLE POINTS
Sunnis believe that anyone can be the successor to Muhammad (non blood-related)
Shi'ites believe that the successor to Muhammad must be blood-related
1000 POINTS
During Ramadan, when can Muslims eat or drink?
Before sunrise or after sunset.
What is the name of the Prophet ALL THREE FAITHS recognize as the foundation of their beliefs?
Abraham
What is the name of the invention used to navigate the oceans and show the transitions of the stars?
DOUBLE POINTS
Astrolabe
1000 POINTS