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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?

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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?

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The collection of the reportedSayings and deeds of theProphet Muhammad.

What is the hadith?

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Turkic slaves who were hiredTo serve as a military when theIslamic leaders could not trust

Their own generals.

Who are Mamluks?

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Though not their creators, Muslims were responsible for

The introduction of these, Gupta innovations to The Western world.

What are Arabic Numerals?

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Last week, this major city Was attacked by terrorists

At it’s primary airport.

What is Moscow?

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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?

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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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Muslims who believe that the Caliph must be a direct

Descendent of Muhammad.

Who are the Shi’a?

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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?

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Yesterday, a federal judge in Florida declared this

Controversial law Unconstitutional.

What is the Health Care Reform Law?