1. Alhambra Literally translated to “the red one” was a place of gathering. Many wise scholars met her to discuss and share knowledge Great Inventions were thought of here Google Images Vinny DeBiase

2. Baghdad Fabled city of wealth Scholars came from all over the empire to Baghdad Had public libraries. The Arabic numerals created here Renaissance said to begin in Baghdad Vinny DeBiase Google Images

3. Ka’ba A square structure which houses the black stone. Everyday Muslims pray 5 times toward it. Google Images Vinny DeBiase

4. Holy City One of the many Holy Cities of Islam was Mecca Mecca was home to Muhammad City which housed the Black Stone Vinny DeBiase Google Images

5. Trade The city of Mecca was a holy place, so warring tribes could not continue battle here This caused much trade to go on in this peaceful place Goods such as sugar cane are artichokes were traded Vinny DeBiase Google Images

6. Scholars Many wise Scholars met in the House of Wisdom to share knowledge They created Geometry, Trigonometry, and Arabic Numerals which are still used today. Google Images Vinny DeBiase

7. Inventions Scholars during times of Islamic rule came up with many inventions we still use today One thing was a hospital, the idea of keeping sick people separate from healthy people. Another invention was paper Google Images Vinny DeBiase

8. Qur’an The Qur’an is the holy book to the religion of Islam It is believed to be the teachings of Allah (the Muslim word for God) Google Images Vinny DeBiase

9. Ramadan The Holy month of the Islam religion During Ramadan one must fast from sun-up to sun- down Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars رمضان Vinny DeBiase Arabic Spelling of Ramadan

10. War Throughout the history of Islam, there were many wars One was the War for the holy land of Jerusalem Another one was the War between the new Islams, and the tribes of Mecca Vinny DeBiase Google Images