Islamic Golden Age - Vocabulary QUIZ

the ninth month of the Muslim calendar; a time of fasting and spiritual reflection for Muslims

• Ramadan

• Hajj

• Mecca

• Mosque

a building in which Muslim’s worship and pray

• Muhammad

• Monotheistic

• Mosque

• Prophet

an ancient device used to measure the position of the sun, stars, and planets. Used for navigation and telling time

• Eid al-Fitr

• astrolabe

• sultan

• Mecca

intentionally going without food for a specific purpose

• pilgrimage

• fasting

• prayer

• faith

“festival of the breaking of the fast” a major Islamic holiday, marking the end of the Ramadan. Celebrated with prayer, family gatherings, and meals

• Ramadan

• Eid al-Fitr

• hajj

• sultan

The holiest city in Islam. Located in Saudi Arabia, is the birthplace of Muhammad, Islam’s main prophet.

• astrolabe

• Ramadan

• Muhammad

• Mecca

the Holy Book of Islam

• pilgrimage

• Torah

• Bible

• Quran

1.  “God” in Arabic (the Muslim name for God)

• Allah

• Muhammad

• Ramadan

• Eid al-Fitr

belief in only one God

• monotheism

• polytheism

1. the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Considered one of the five pillars of Islam and all Muslims who are physically and financially able are expected to make this journey at least once in their life.

• charity

• prayer

• fasting

• Hajj