Developments in Dar al-Islam - AP World History: Modern
Card 1 of 30
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Tap to reveal answer
Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj. The five fundamental acts of worship required of all Muslims.
Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj. The five fundamental acts of worship required of all Muslims.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Name the author of 'The Muqaddimah', a work on historiography and sociology.
Name the author of 'The Muqaddimah', a work on historiography and sociology.
Tap to reveal answer
Ibn Khaldun. 14th-century historian who developed theories of social organization and change.
Ibn Khaldun. 14th-century historian who developed theories of social organization and change.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which caliphate was known for its golden age of science and culture?
Which caliphate was known for its golden age of science and culture?
Tap to reveal answer
The Abbasid Caliphate. Ruled from Baghdad (750-1258 CE) and promoted scholarship and translation.
The Abbasid Caliphate. Ruled from Baghdad (750-1258 CE) and promoted scholarship and translation.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What is the term for Islamic law derived from the Quran and Hadith?
What is the term for Islamic law derived from the Quran and Hadith?
Tap to reveal answer
Sharia. Islamic legal system governing all aspects of Muslim life.
Sharia. Islamic legal system governing all aspects of Muslim life.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which Islamic empire controlled parts of Spain from 711 to 1492?
Which Islamic empire controlled parts of Spain from 711 to 1492?
Tap to reveal answer
The Umayyad Caliphate in Al-Andalus. Islamic rule in Iberian Peninsula lasted nearly eight centuries.
The Umayyad Caliphate in Al-Andalus. Islamic rule in Iberian Peninsula lasted nearly eight centuries.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What is the Arabic term for community or nation in Islam?
What is the Arabic term for community or nation in Islam?
Tap to reveal answer
Ummah. Refers to the global community of Muslim believers worldwide.
Ummah. Refers to the global community of Muslim believers worldwide.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which famous Islamic scholar wrote 'The Canon of Medicine'?
Which famous Islamic scholar wrote 'The Canon of Medicine'?
Tap to reveal answer
Ibn Sina (Avicenna). Persian polymath whose medical encyclopedia influenced European medicine for centuries.
Ibn Sina (Avicenna). Persian polymath whose medical encyclopedia influenced European medicine for centuries.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which Islamic dynasty was known for its establishment of Baghdad?
Which Islamic dynasty was known for its establishment of Baghdad?
Tap to reveal answer
The Abbasid Dynasty. Founded Baghdad in 762 CE as their capital and center of learning.
The Abbasid Dynasty. Founded Baghdad in 762 CE as their capital and center of learning.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What is the term for the Islamic mysticism that emphasizes inward search for God?
What is the term for the Islamic mysticism that emphasizes inward search for God?
Tap to reveal answer
Sufism. Mystical branch focusing on personal spiritual experience and divine love.
Sufism. Mystical branch focusing on personal spiritual experience and divine love.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which Islamic dynasty was known for its extensive trade network?
Which Islamic dynasty was known for its extensive trade network?
Tap to reveal answer
The Abbasid Dynasty. Connected Europe, Asia, and Africa through extensive commercial routes.
The Abbasid Dynasty. Connected Europe, Asia, and Africa through extensive commercial routes.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What is the name of the holy month of fasting in Islam?
What is the name of the holy month of fasting in Islam?
Tap to reveal answer
Ramadan. Ninth month when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset daily.
Ramadan. Ninth month when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset daily.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which empire succeeded the Abbasid Caliphate in Egypt?
Which empire succeeded the Abbasid Caliphate in Egypt?
Tap to reveal answer
The Fatimid Caliphate. Shia caliphate that ruled Egypt and parts of North Africa (969-1171).
The Fatimid Caliphate. Shia caliphate that ruled Egypt and parts of North Africa (969-1171).
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Identify the Islamic legal scholars who interpret Sharia.
Identify the Islamic legal scholars who interpret Sharia.
Tap to reveal answer
Ulema. Learned scholars who study and interpret Islamic law and theology.
Ulema. Learned scholars who study and interpret Islamic law and theology.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What is the term for Islamic jurisprudence?
What is the term for Islamic jurisprudence?
Tap to reveal answer
Fiqh. Islamic legal theory and methodology for deriving religious rulings.
Fiqh. Islamic legal theory and methodology for deriving religious rulings.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which city is considered the third holiest site in Islam?
Which city is considered the third holiest site in Islam?
Tap to reveal answer
Jerusalem. Site of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Muhammad's Night Journey destination.
Jerusalem. Site of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Muhammad's Night Journey destination.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which Islamic scholar is known for his work on optics and vision?
Which Islamic scholar is known for his work on optics and vision?
Tap to reveal answer
Ibn al-Haytham. Pioneer of scientific method and experimental physics in medieval period.
Ibn al-Haytham. Pioneer of scientific method and experimental physics in medieval period.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which empire was known for its architectural achievements like the Alhambra?
Which empire was known for its architectural achievements like the Alhambra?
Tap to reveal answer
The Nasrid Dynasty. Final Muslim dynasty in Spain, built Granada's magnificent palace.
The Nasrid Dynasty. Final Muslim dynasty in Spain, built Granada's magnificent palace.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which Islamic institution was essential for the preservation of Greek and Roman texts?
Which Islamic institution was essential for the preservation of Greek and Roman texts?
Tap to reveal answer
The House of Wisdom. Baghdad institution that translated and preserved classical Greek works.
The House of Wisdom. Baghdad institution that translated and preserved classical Greek works.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which Islamic dynasty was known for its establishment of Baghdad?
Which Islamic dynasty was known for its establishment of Baghdad?
Tap to reveal answer
The Abbasid Dynasty. Founded Baghdad in 762 CE as their capital and center of learning.
The Abbasid Dynasty. Founded Baghdad in 762 CE as their capital and center of learning.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which famous Islamic philosopher was known as 'The Second Teacher'?
Which famous Islamic philosopher was known as 'The Second Teacher'?
Tap to reveal answer
Al-Farabi. After Aristotle, he synthesized Greek philosophy with Islamic thought.
Al-Farabi. After Aristotle, he synthesized Greek philosophy with Islamic thought.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Tap to reveal answer
Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj. The five fundamental acts of worship required of all Muslims.
Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj. The five fundamental acts of worship required of all Muslims.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Identify the empire that defeated the Byzantine Empire at the Battle of Manzikert.
Identify the empire that defeated the Byzantine Empire at the Battle of Manzikert.
Tap to reveal answer
The Seljuk Empire. Turkic empire that dominated Anatolia and defeated Byzantines in 1071.
The Seljuk Empire. Turkic empire that dominated Anatolia and defeated Byzantines in 1071.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Identify the founder of Islam.
Identify the founder of Islam.
Tap to reveal answer
Prophet Muhammad. The final messenger who received the Quran from Allah through Gabriel.
Prophet Muhammad. The final messenger who received the Quran from Allah through Gabriel.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What was the main religious division within Islam following Muhammad's death?
What was the main religious division within Islam following Muhammad's death?
Tap to reveal answer
Sunni and Shia. Split over rightful succession to Muhammad's leadership of Muslim community.
Sunni and Shia. Split over rightful succession to Muhammad's leadership of Muslim community.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which Islamic empire controlled parts of Spain from 711 to 1492?
Which Islamic empire controlled parts of Spain from 711 to 1492?
Tap to reveal answer
The Umayyad Caliphate in Al-Andalus. Islamic rule in Iberian Peninsula lasted nearly eight centuries.
The Umayyad Caliphate in Al-Andalus. Islamic rule in Iberian Peninsula lasted nearly eight centuries.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What is the term for Islamic jurisprudence?
What is the term for Islamic jurisprudence?
Tap to reveal answer
Fiqh. Islamic legal theory and methodology for deriving religious rulings.
Fiqh. Islamic legal theory and methodology for deriving religious rulings.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What is the Arabic term for charity or almsgiving in Islam?
What is the Arabic term for charity or almsgiving in Islam?
Tap to reveal answer
Zakat. Third pillar requiring annual donation of wealth to help poor.
Zakat. Third pillar requiring annual donation of wealth to help poor.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What was the primary language of scholarship in the Islamic Golden Age?
What was the primary language of scholarship in the Islamic Golden Age?
Tap to reveal answer
Arabic. Unified diverse Islamic regions and facilitated knowledge transmission.
Arabic. Unified diverse Islamic regions and facilitated knowledge transmission.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Identify the city that is the birthplace of Islam.
Identify the city that is the birthplace of Islam.
Tap to reveal answer
Mecca. The holy city containing the Kaaba, Islam's most sacred site.
Mecca. The holy city containing the Kaaba, Islam's most sacred site.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which empire succeeded the Abbasid Caliphate in Egypt?
Which empire succeeded the Abbasid Caliphate in Egypt?
Tap to reveal answer
The Fatimid Caliphate. Shia caliphate that ruled Egypt and parts of North Africa (969-1171).
The Fatimid Caliphate. Shia caliphate that ruled Egypt and parts of North Africa (969-1171).
← Didn't Know|Knew It →