Islam TEST
What is a "madras?"
A strong type of fabric that can be decorated with patterns
What are the five pillars?
Accept one God, pray 5 times daily, give to charity, fast on Ramadan, pray in Mecca
What is the first duty of Islam to all Muslims?
Accept only God, no other gods
What was the Arabic term for God?
Allah
What is a "bazaar?"
An Arabian market
How many years did it take for Islam to reach Syria?
Approximately 600 years
In what region did Islam begin?
Arabia / Middle East
What is "sharia'ah?"
Islamic law forming the Islamic religion
Who conquered Constantinople in 1453?
Sultan Mehmed II
Who was Mansa Musa?
The Emperor of Mali
What is the jihad?
The Muslim struggle against the enemies of Islam
How did Islam spread in places where there were no Islamic leaders?
The idea was spread by merchants.
What is Ramadan?
The month of the Muslim lunar calendar that most Muslims fast
What is the Kaaba?
The most sacred Muslim site in Saudi Arabia
What is the hajj?
The pilgrimage to Mecca every Muslim must do one time in their life. Is also a pillar of Islam.
What does Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have in common?
They all believe in the Abrahamic God
What is a "revelation?"
A previously unknown fact that had a dramatic discovery
What is a "caliph?"
A ruler over Islamic territory
How many times are Muslims expected to pray a day?
5 times
What is a "mosque?"
A Muslim place of worship
What is an "imam?"
A Muslim prayer leader
What is a "chronicle?"
A collection of major events organized in chronological order
What is a "caravan?"
A group of people traveling together
What religions are in Mecca before Muhammad?
Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism
What is "calligraphy?"
Decorative or artistic handwriting
What is the name of the sacred Muslim shrine in Jerusalem?
Dome of the Rock
Why did Abraham go to Mecca?
He built a temple there.
Why did Mansa Musa go on the hajj?
It is an Islamic duty for all Muslims to travel to Mecca.
What is significant about Mount Hira?
It is where Muhammad had his first revelations and where the Qu'ran was revealed
What does the word "mansa" mean?
King / Emperor
What are the two most holy Muslim cities?
Mecca and Medina
Who are considered "prophets" of Islam?
Messengers of Allah
Who is the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
What is the name of the Muslim holy book?
Qu'ran
Which countries are primarily Muslim?
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria
What is the name of a Bedouin chief?
Sheikh
What does "arabesque" mean?
Shows features commonly used in Arabic art
What is the zakat?
To donate personal wealth to the charity. Is also a pillar of Islam.
How is Islam spread across large areas?
Trade and conquering lands of non-Muslims