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What were the Bedouin Arabs known for during Roman times?
They were nomadic people organized in tribes.
What is the name of the ruling member of a Bedouin tribe?
Sheikh.
What major religion did the Bedouin Arabs practice before Islam?
Polytheism.
Who is considered the main prophet of Islam?
Muhammad.
When did Muhammad leave Mecca for Medina?
622 CE.
What is the journey called when Muhammad left Mecca for Medina?
Hijra.
What is the holy book of Islam?
Quran.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Belief. 2. Prayer five times a day. 3. Fasting during Ramadan. 4. Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). 5. Almsgiving.
Who was the first caliph after Muhammad’s death?
Abu Bakr.
What is the difference between Sunni and Shia beliefs regarding leadership?
Sunni believe leaders should be chosen by consensus; Shia believe it should stay within Muhammad's family.
What was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?
Damascus.
What major change did the Abbasid Caliphate bring to the Islamic world?
They opened schools and improved political, economic, and cultural structures.
What period is known as the Golden Age of Islam?
A time marked by advancements in science, math, and culture during the Abbasid Caliphate.
Who was Ibn Battuta?
A Muslim traveler who chronicled political and social conditions throughout the Middle East.
What is 'Arabian Nights'?
A collection of Middle Eastern folktales compiled during the Islamic Golden Age.
What was the first major West African trading empire?
Ghana.
Who was Mansa Musa?
The wealthy king of Mali known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and spreading Islam.
What was Timbuktu known for?
It was a center of trade and Islamic learning in West Africa.
What kingdom is considered a major trading hub in East Africa?
Axum.
What did the Great Zimbabwe represent in southern Africa?
It was a center of trade and wealth.
