Chapter 11 VTP

Question 1

Arabesque

Answer 1

An intricate design made of curved lines that suggest floral shapes. It appeared in rugs, textiles, and glassware

Question 2

Mecca

Answer 2

The town where Muhammad was born around 570

Question 3

Caliph

Answer 3

The successor to Muhammad

Question 4

Calligraphy

Answer 4

Fancy or stylized handwriting

Question 5

Mosque

Answer 5

Muslim house of worship

Question 6

Muhammad

Answer 6

The founder of Islam. The Islamic prophet

Question 7

Social mobility

Answer 7

The ability to move up in social class

Question 8

Hajj

Answer 8

One of the five pillars of Islam. It is the pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are expected to make at least once

Question 9

Quran

Answer 9

To Muslims, the Quran contains the sacred word of God as it was revealed to Muhammad. It is the final authority on all matters. It teaches about God and provides a complete guide to life

Question 10

Jihad

Answer 10

A Muslim concept. Effort in God’s service

Question 11

Caste

Answer 11

An unchangeable social group into which a person is born

Question 12

Janizaries

Answer 12

An elite force of the ottoman army

Question 13

Monotheistic

Answer 13

Believing in one God

Question 14

Millets

Answer 14

A religious community of non-Muslims

Question 15

Oasis

Answer 15

Fertile area in a desert, watered by a natural well or spring

Question 16

Sultanate

Answer 16

Land ruled by a sultan