Dar al Islam 1.2

What is Dar-al-Islam ?

• Conquered people who adopt both Arab and Muslim culture

• A term used to describe all states controlled by an Islamic government

• A term used to describe the Mongol conquests of Islamic lands

• People in West Africa who went on the caravan with Mansa Musa

Within the Islamic World, advancements included

• Art and Music

• Farming and Sailing

• Algebra and Medicine

• Philosophy and History

Sufis were successful missionaries due to...

• Their stringent Muslim lifestyle

• Their focus on spirituality and adapting to local culture

• Their intellect made them strong debaters

• They were the wealthiest merchants, bribing people to convert

Which of the following are part of the 5 Pillars of Islamic Faith? Choose all that apply.

• Respect elders

• Almsgiving

• Hajj

• Obey parents

• Fast during Ramadan

After the death of Muhammad, why did Islam split?

• Conflict over trade relations

• Muslim women wanted more rights

• Some Muslims wanted to change their holy book.

• Conflict over the rightful caliph

Which of the following statements about Muhammad's teachings and beliefs is true based on the provided text?

• Muhammad believed in multiple gods, which was unusual for the polytheistic Arabs

• Muhammad's teachings supported the accumulation of wealth and prosperity

• The attack on idols by Muhammad was solely driven by religious reasons

• The Ka’ba, a cube-shaped building, housed a revered black rock and was associated with powerful deities

What was the special tax that was reserved for those who rejected Islam, but wanted to practice their own faith?

• The Umma

• The Jizya

• The Qadi

• The Ulama

What is the House of Wisdom, also known as the Grand Library of Baghdad?

• A famous mosque in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age

• A marketplace where scholars traded their knowledge during the Abbasid Caliphate

• An advanced medical center in Baghdad during the medieval era.

• Either a major public academy and intellectual center or a private library during the Islamic Golden Age