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Islamic Empire
Islamic Empire in the Middle Ages
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca? | Haji |
| What is the follower of Islam called? | Muslim |
| Place of worship in Islam? | Mosque |
| What is the holy book of Islam? | Qu'ran |
| Muslims who believe that only members of Muhammad's family could become caliphs or rulers | Shia |
| Muslims who believe that you didn't have to be related to Muhammad to become a caliph. The most capable person could rule | Sunni |
| How many times do Muslims pray each day? | 5 |
| The Arabian Peninsula was a center for? | Trade and Religion |
| The Arabian Peninsula's geography is mainly made up of | desert |
| An area in the desert that has water is an | oases |
| What are the kidnapped slaves that became Suleiman's elite fighting force known as? | janissaries |
| Who expanded the Islamic Empires borders in Europe and Persia? | Sueliman |
| Who conquered the city of Constantinople? | Mehmet II |
| The city of Constantinople had its named changed to | Istanbul |