L3 and 4 The Islamic World and South Asia

The word "Caliph" is a title meaning "successor" in Arabic, used by leaders of the Muslim community who followed Muhammed. (A Muslim leader/ ruler). Which picture might represent a caliph?

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"Sunni" refers to a member of an Islamic religious group that supported Abu Bakr as the first caliph and now forms a majority of the worlds Muslims. which phrase most closely describes a sunni?

• not very many Muslims

• Most of the worlds Muslims

• half of the worlds Muslims

• A few Muslims

"Shia" is a member of an Islamic religious group that supported Ali as the first Caliph and now forms a minority (small percent) of the worlds Muslims. Which phrase best describes a Shia?

• most of the worlds Muslims

• half of the worlds Muslims

• Islamic leaders

• a small number of Muslims

A "dynasty" describes a series of rulers from the same family. Which example below best describes a dynasty?

• A prince who becomes king when his father dies.

• building a tall temple or memorial.

• a military leader who leads a fierce conquest.

• Specializing in a trade.

"Sufism" describes an Islamic lifestyle that emphasizes controlling ones desires, giving up worldly attachments, and seeking nearness to god. Which could be an example of Sufism?

• throwing a big party

• buying a new car

• building a fancy and expensive mosque

• fasting (not eating) and donating money to charity.

"Sultan" is the title for a ruler of a Muslim country. Which image could be of a sultan?

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A "textile" is a woven fabric. Pick the image of a "textile."

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"Arabic numerals' describes the system of writing numbers that we use today. Which image depicts Arabic numerals?

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"Calligraphy" is the art of beautiful writing. Choose the image that best represents calligraphy.

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