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During this lunar month Muslims practice fasting From sun up until sun down. It is the fourth of the five
Pillars of Islam.
What is Ramadan?
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Meaning “successor to theprophet”,” this title came to
Apply to the leader of theIslamic empire.
What is the caliph?
1,3
This traditional style of art Became common in the IslamicWorld as they could not paint
Or draw living creatures.
What is arabesque?
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This major treaty was ratifiedBy both the U.S. Senate and
Legislative body in Russia lastWeek.
What is START?
2,2
Turkic slaves who were hiredTo serve as a military when theIslamic leaders could not trust
Their own generals.
Who are Mamluks?
2,3
Though not their creators, Muslims were responsible for
The introduction of these, Gupta innovations to The Western world.
What are Arabic Numerals?
3,1
Muslims believe this city is of Major importance as it was theBirthplace of Muhammad, site
Where he received his Revelation, and home of the
Ka’ba.
What is Mecca?
3,2
The first dynasty of Islamic Rulers, based out of Damascus, Who expanded the empire while
Favoring Arab Muslims.
Who are the Umayyads?
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Towers, like the one’s seen here, Became a common feature
Of Islamic mosques.
What are minarets?
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This film was nominated forA leading 12 Academy Awards
And figures to be the front-Runner for both best picture
And best actor.
What is the The King’s Speech?
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The Fifth Pillar of Islam, all Muslims are expected to make This pilgrimage to Mecca at
Least once in their life.
What is the Hajj?
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The capital of the Abbasid
Caliphate, this city was Eventually invaded in 1258 by The Mongols, and in 2002 by
U.S. Army.
What is Baghdad?
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This institution was first devisedBy the Islamic rulers and
Modeled after the “House of Wisdom.”
What is the University?
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Major riots and protests are Currently ongoing in this
Islamic country over anger Towards the countries long-time
Ruler Hosni Mubarak.
What is Egypt?
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These “people of the book” mayNot be enslaved by MuslimsUnless they are prisoners of
war.
Who are the Dhimmi?
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This dietary restriction is a Common feature of both
Judaism and Islam.
What is not eating pork?