Islamic Civilization Review Flashcardizz

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What is a manuscript?

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A handwritten document.

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What is a caliphate?

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The kingdom ruled by a Caliph.

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What was the Rashidun?

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The first four caliphs who came after Muhammad.

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When did the Umayyad dynasty rule?

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661-750.

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Which of the following is not an advancement made in Islamic Civilization: The invention of algebra, They developed surgical procedures, They created the first windmills, They invented writing?

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They invented writing.

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What is the significance of the Quran in Islamic Civilization?

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It is the holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.

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Who was Muhammad?

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The founder of Islam and the last prophet in Islam.

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What is the significance of the Hajj?

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It is the pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

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What is a mosque?

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A place of worship for Muslims.

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What is the role of a Caliph?

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To be the political and religious leader of the Muslim community.