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Islamic Empire
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What words were given to society from the Arabic language? | Zero, Cotton, Lemon and Candy |
| What are the three main bodies of water surrounding Saudi Arabia? | The Red Sea, Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea |
| What is the third major religion that began in the Middle East? | Islam |
| Who was Muhammad? | A prophet who wanted his followers to spread the Islamic religion. He taught his followers that all people should be treated equally. |
| Who was the angel that revealed messages to Muhammad? | Gabriel |
| What are the Five Pillars of Faith? | These are five rules to live by if you practice the Islamic religion. |
| Name the Five Pillars of Faith | 1. The Profession of Faith 2. Daily prayer 3. Charity 4. Fasting 5. Make a trip to Mecca and the Kaaba |
| Muslims do not eat ... | Pork |
| What is the holiest city in the Islamic religion? | mecca |
| What does the term fasting mean? | When you do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset |
| What is the Kaaba? | It is a square building that holds a large black stone. Muslims must circle the Kaaba seven times. |
| What is Ramadan? | It is a religious holiday held in which Islamic people fast from sunrise to sunset. |
| What is the Quran. | Muslims believe that the Quran the Islamic holy book of faith. |
| What is the Dome of the Rock? | It is the oldest standing Islamic monument. |
| What language is the Quran written in ? | Arabic |
| How many times in a day are Muslims expected to pray? | Five times a day |
| What direction do Muslims have to face when praying? | In the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca |