Byzantine/Islamic Empire Study Guide A5

What happened in 632?

• Muhammad heard the voice of God, or Allah in Arabic, speak to him.

• Muhammad died

• An Italian mathematician brought the Arabic numerals to Europe

• Babur founded Mughal Empire

Muslims must pray five times a day facing...

• East

• Medina

• Mecca

• The nearest Mosque

A Caliph was considered...

• A political leader but not religious

• Head of government and the head of Islam

• Ruler of the east and ruler of the west

• The leader of the Mughal Empire

What was Greek Fire?

• A ceremony

• Used in Greek festivals

• A weapon

• Named after Greek firefighters

Which statement is true?

• Islam is Monotheistic

• Islam is polytheistic

• Islam is practiced by Jews

• Islam was introduced by unhappy Christians

A picture made of colorful glass is called...

• Caliph

• Quran

• Mosque

• Mosaic

A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol of something is called a...

• Mosaic

• Caliph

• Icon

• Hagia Sophia

Followers of the religion of Islam are called...

• Jews

• Christians

• Islamers

• Muslims

The Islamic Sacred (Holy) book is called...

• Quran

• Bible

• Torah

• Hagia Sophia

A Muslim place of worship is called...

• Synagogue

• Temple

• Mosque

• Quran