3.1-3.4
What role does the Mosque play in Muslim Worship?
A mosque is the house of worship
What is the Quran?
the Holy Scriptures of Islam
What was a surplus in West Africa?
more food than they needed
Why do we celebrate Veteran's Day?
answer will vary
What is the function of the Sharia in Islamic societies?
It is the code of Laws that applies to Muslim principles
What is the difference between medieval Muslim and Christian art?
Christian art depicted humans and bible stories. Muslim art used calligraphy and shapes.
What is Swahili?
Swahili is a language and part of a vibrant culture
What is the main hold up with the government shut down?
Health Insurance
Why did Mecca become a busy trade center?
It was at a crossroads of several routes. It was also a safe place for Arabs to pray
What is calligraphy? how was it used in the Muslim empire?
the art of beautiful handwriting, used to add physical beauty to the spiritual words of the Quran
How did Families affect life in medieval African societies?
These connections provided a sense of community.
What two states were voting for governor?
Virginia and New Jersey?
Why was declaring faith the first of the Five Pillars of Islam?
It was first essential step and belief of all Muslims.
What were the Janizaries?
They were an elite fighting force of the Ottoman army
What two resources were import to trade in west Africa?
Gold and Salt
Can Ron Desantis run for governor of Florida again? Why?
No, due to term limits
Name three medical advances Muslims made.
Created tests to pass for certification
Created hospitals similar to ERs
Wrote many books on medicine/ treatment to help improve medicine. prescriptions and diagnosis
a way to treat cataracts
What were the forms of government in medieval Africa?
Shared power in smaller societies
some bigger villages gave greater power to a chief or an elder.
larger villages gave power to a king
Adulis was a _______ in the ______ Sea
A port in the Red sea
Who is New Yorks new Mayor?
Zohran Mamdani