Arabia is one of the hottest and driest places on the earth.

Which is the following geographical features makes up most of the Arabian Peninsula?

Sand Dunes do not move, they stay in place always.

Why is there limited farming on the Arabian Peninsula?

How did most people adapt to the dry harsh climate?

What are nomads?

Which of the following is an oasis?

Cities grew up around Oasis' in the Middle East

Who were the Bedouins?

Which of the following is true about Mecca?

Which of the following was NOT true of the date palm tree?

Why did Bedouins or nomads travel in camel caravans?

The Arabian Peninsula's central location allowed it's oasis cities to become wealthy from trade.

Where did Islam begin?

The Majority of Muslims are

How did Islam expand to new areas?

To which three continents did Islam expand after Muhammad's death?

What goods originated on the Arabian peninsula?

“…Merchants were carriers of Islam rather than agents of Islamization. They opened routes and exposed isolated societies to external influences, but they were not themselves engaged in the propagation [spread] of Islam, which was the work of religious leaders. The leaders became integrated into [West] African societies by playing religious, social, and political roles similar to those of traditional priests. Like traditional priests, Muslim men of religion were peacemakers, [and] Mosques, like traditional shrines, were considered sanctuaries…”

How did merchants contribute to the spread of Islam in Africa?

Which architectural element is present?

Which architectural element is present?

What is this Islamic architectural element used for?

What is the Mihrab important?

What are the three types of arches that the Islamic architects used ?

Which Islamic architectural element can be found at the Colorado State Capitol?

We learned that Islamic Architecture can be found in which of these places...

What is the Qur'an?

What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

What continents are part of the Arab Empire?

What does Allah mean?

Who is the most famous Muslim prophet (messenger)?

What is a mosque?

What is the language of Islam?

Select all that apply:

How did Islam spread throughout the ancient world? (you can choose more than one)

The cities of Mecca and Medina are located on the

The spread of Islam into Europe was stopped when Christian forces won the

What is the name of this structure?

Successors to the prophet Muhammad where given what title?

In the late 900's, the capital of Islam moved from Mecca to what city (in modern-day Iraq) during the Abbasid Caliphate?

A follower of Islam is called

What is the name of the Islamic holiday that Muslims must fast between sunrise to sunset?

Select all that apply:

As Muslim Empires expanded, they provided uniformity for their diverse new subjects with:

Muslim cosmopolitan & urban centers (big cities) helped restructure communities & networks because they were important hubs for learning & trade.

State officials began translating Persian and Byzantine sources into Arabic. Many of these sources were about how to

Women could participate in networks and production & distribution by buying & selling goods & services from home.

Which caliphate restricted power to Arab peoples (1), and which made all Muslims more equal, even if they weren't Arabic (2)?

Journey made my Muhammad to Medina (Yathrib)

Goods were sold in a place in the commercial center called a

Pilgrimage to Mecca is called

A series of remarks

Leader of the Islamic civilization is called a

Muslim code of law is called

Arabic script entwined with plant stems and geometric designs

Struggle or conflict to spread Islam is called

Turkish leader is called a

Tribal ruler

Struggle in the way of God

The first caliph was

Followers of Ali's decendants

The followers of the Arab Umayyads were the

Islam had two things develop from trade one was coins and the other was

Most farmland was owned by

Most valued piece of literature in Islam is