Unit 5- The Islamic World

Front

What is the holy book of Islam?

Back

Qur'an

Front

What is the Arabic word for God?

Back

Allah

Front

Who was the founder of Islam?

Back

Muhammad

Front

The holiest site in Islam is called what?

Back

Kaaba

Front

Muhammad first found a huge following for his new faith in what city? Mecca, Jerusalem, Baghdad, Medina

Back

Medina

Front

The great library and academy in Baghdad in which ancient works were preserved is called what?

Back

House of Wisdom

Front

Medina translates to which of the following? City of Light, City of Muhammad, City of the Prophet, City of God

Back

City of the Prophet

Front

The Umayyad dynasty were unpopular for which of the following reasons? Options: They moved the capitol from Mecca to Damascus, They moved the capitol from Mecca to Baghdad, They moved the capitol from Damascus to Baghdad, They moved the capitol from Damascus to Mecca

Back

They moved the capitol from Mecca to Damascus

Front

Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all recognize which prophet?

Back

Abraham

Front

The leader of the Muslim Empire held what title? Options: Caliph, Grand Vizier, Sultan, Imam

Back

Caliph