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Islam

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Where did Islam begin? Arabian Peninsula
Who founded Islam? Muhammad
What was Muhammad's hometown? Mecca
What mosque is associated with Muhammad and is located in Jerusalem? Dome of the Rock
What is the Arabic word for "God"? Allah
What is the name of the holy book for Islam? Qur'an (Koran)
What are the rules required for Muslims to follow? Five Pillars
What are the Five Pillars? faith, prayer, alms, fasting, pilgrimage
Who was the first caliph (successor to Muhammad)? Abu-Bakr
When the Umayyad caliphate began, the Muslims split into what two groups? Shi'a and Sunni
What language do Muslims speak? Arabic
What was the name of the center for learning in Baghdad? House of Wisdom
What type of mathematics was created by Muslim thinkers? algebra
The holiest spot in Islam; Muslims face it during prayer. Kaaba
When he was chased out of Mecca, where did Muhammad go? Medina
What group eventually took over Islam and caused a schism? Umayyads
Who was Muhammad's son-in-law and the fourth caliph? Ali
What was the capital of the Islamic empire? Baghdad
What is the only Western European country that became part of the Islamic empire? Spain
Who were at the top of the Islamic social pyramid? people who were Muslim from birth
What type of artwork did the Muslims borrow from the Byzantines? mosaics
What battle halted Muslim expansion into Europe? Battle of Tours
Muslims placed a high value on _____. Learning
What is the Arabic word for the pilgrimage? Hajj
What is the Muslim holy month called? Ramadan
Arabic nomadic herders Bedoins
fertile soil and water in the desert oasis
the traditions and practices of the prophet Muhammad Sunnah
The migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina Hijrah
For how long did Muslims rule Spain? almost 800 years
What artistic style of writing did Muslims use? calligraphy
Instead of religious figures in their mosaics, what kind of designs did Muslims use? geometric designs
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