Research+-+Kaaba

A: Bibliography:

1. "The History of Kaaba." Submission.org. 2009. 11/9/09. 

B: I typed Kaaba AND Mecca into google and searched through a number of different sources until I found the one that would work well with the assignment and give me sufficient material.

C: 2. Whelan, Estelle. "Kaaba." __Early Muslim Architecture.__ I (1969): 1-6, 11-13, 62-64. Gale History Resource Center. MICDSLibrary, Ladue, Missouri. 11/9/09. 
 * The holiest place in all of Islam.
 * Cube shaped.
 * Called the sacred mosque of Mecca.
 * At some points muslims can get within 12 miles while others must not.

B: I used the Gale History Resource Center Database through the MICDS Library and used the second source that came up because I thought it had a lot to do with my topic.

C:
 * There are very early pictures of the kaaba.
 * It was made for two reasons, two protect a holy rock and for muslims to worship.
 * The rock was most likely an asteroid.
 * Abraham construced the kaaba after adam.
 * It is covered by a gold silver and black dyed cloth costing 17 million dollars, and it must be replaced every year.

3. Al Faruqi, Maysam. "Ka 'ba." __//Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa//__. 4 vols(2004): 2nd ed. Gale History Resource Center. MICDSLibrary, Ladue, Missouri. 11/9/09. 

B: I used the Gale History Resource Center Database through the MICDS Library to find a sufficient source and chose the first one on the list. I thought it gave me adequate and reliable information that also had a lot to do with my topic.

C:
 * The kaaba is made out of granite.
 * The materials are tried to be found closest to the kaaba.
 * Inside there are 3 pillars, a table, and chandeliers.