Islam

Question 1

Hajj

Answer 1

The 5th duty of Muslims pilgrimage to Mecca

Question 2

Caliph

Answer 2

Successor of prophet

Islamic ruler/leader

Question 3

Hejira

Answer 3

The migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca ad medina

Question 4

Muhammad

Answer 4

Born in Mecca in 570, Gabriel the angel came to Muhammad and told him you’re the message of God, prophet, died 632

Question 5

Mosque

Answer 5

Meeting place of prayer

Question 6

5 pillars of faith

Answer 6

5 Muslim duties, 1 claim belief in God, 2 pray 5 times a day, 3 charity to poor, 4 fasting during holy month, 5 hajj

Question 7

Shiite

Answer 7

Denomination of Islam, followers of Ali only descendants of Ali could be caliph

Question 8

Sunni

Answer 8

Denomination majority any devoted Muslim could be caliph

Question 9

Allah

Answer 9

God

Question 10

Mecca

Answer 10

Birthplace of Muhammad

Question 11

Kabba

Answer 11

Big cube worship center in Mecca

Question 12

Ishmael

Answer 12

Son of Abraham ancestor of Muhammad

Question 13

Koran

Answer 13

Holy book of Islam

Question 14

Jerusalem

Answer 14

Holy city the dome of the Rock is here

Question 15

Math/science

Answer 15

Many developments because of the golden age

Question 16

Andalusia

Answer 16

Muslim territory in Spain, conflict zone, Isis wants to take it back

Question 17

Crusades

Answer 17

Holy war, fighting over Jerusalem Christians vs. Muslims

Question 18

Ottoman Empire

Answer 18

Longest and strongest empire early 1300’s till wwi Turkish people

Question 19

Bedouins

Answer 19

Desert nomads, wonders