Islamic World

Traditional Islamic Architecture includes

• Aqueducts and Arches

• Arches and Domes

• Domes and Minarets

• Slanted roofs and Pillars

Why is the Taj Mahal an architectural marvel?

• Taj Mahal was the first mosque, made with solid gold blocks.

• Taj Mahal is decorated with many semi precious stones and is built in near perfect symmetry.

• The Taj Mahal was the first palace made of all sustainable materials.

• Taj Mahal was the largest mosque ever built and is highly designed in geometric shapes.

A follower of the Islamic faith

• Monotheism

• Muslim

• Polytheism

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A person who speaks or interprets the words of God

• Prophet

• Siege

• Jihad

• Mosque

an Arabic term that describes the struggle, usually an internal, spiritual one, that Muslims undergo to get closer to God. A small percentage of Muslims interpret jihad to justify acts of violence and terrorism.

• Prophet

• Siege

• Jihad

• Mosque

A Muslim house of worship

• Prophet

• Siege

• Jihad

• Mosque

The holy book of the religion of Islam

• Qur'an

• Ramadan

• Shari'ah

• Sunnah

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims are required to fast.

• Qur'an

• Ramadan

• Shari'ah

• Sunnah

The search to understand God's law; which relies heavily on the Qur'an and the Sunnah

• Qur'an

• Ramadan

• Shari'ah

• Sunnah

The example that Muhammad set for Muslims about how to live.

• Qur'an

• Ramadan

• Shari'ah

• Sunnah