Islamic Empire

What are people who believe and follow the religion of Islam called?

• Islams

• Muslims

• Arabs

• Middle Easterners

What is the Quran/Koran?

• The most holy city of Islam

• The leader of the Muslim world

• The pilgrimage Muslims make to Mecca

• The holy book of Islam

What are the five basic acts that form the framework of the religion of Islam?

• Five Holy Books

• The Five Caliphs

• Five Pillars of Islam

• Five Commandments

What is the pilgrimage to Mecca made by Muslims called?

• Shahadah

• Salat

• Fasting

• Hajj

What is a Muslim place of worship called?

• Mosque

• Church

• Temple

• Cathedral

What direction do Muslim's face when praying?

• North East

• Towards the city of Mecca

• They don't face any specific direction

• Toward the Sun

Which of the following best describes the Caliphate?

• A group of men who studied the religion of Islam

• A pilgrimage to the Islamic holy city of Mecca

• A ceremony performed by Muslims before they pray

• The government of the Islamic Empire

Who was the leader of the Caliphate?

• Emperor

• Sultan

• Caliph

• King

True or False: The Caliph was purely a religious leader and no political power whatsoever.

• True

• False

What was a dinar?

• A trade route to China

• A letter of credit used to buy goods

• A gold coin

• A high ranking merchant