Global Influences Flashcards
1
Q
What is the central religious text of Islam?
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Quran / Koran
1
Q
The Koran is believed by Muslims to be a revelation directly from God to _______
A
Muhammad
2
Q
Mihrab
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A niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the qibla
3
Q
The qibla
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The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca towards which Muslims should face when praying
4
Q
In 635, Caliph Omar conquers _______ for Arabia
A
Damascus
5
Q
In 756, Abn al-Rahman escapes the Abbasids and establishes a kingdom in ______
A
Spain
6
Q
Like the Byzantines, the Great Mosque creates its spiritual impact through its _________ _ _____
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repetition of form
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