Which statement explains how Muslim traders contributed to the spread of Islam?

They brought their religiousbeliefs/practices to new people

Which statement best explains why literacy improved in the Arab world after the birth of Islam?

Studying the Quran was an important part of Islam.

The Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople mainly because it was a

major trade route between Europe and Asia

Which statement best explains why the Arabian Peninsula was an important trading center?

Its location made it a meeting place for three continents.

The "Hegira" (pronounced Hijra) can best be described as

Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina.

Which problem was faced by the first three caliphs, Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman?

keeping the Arab tribes unified under Islamic rule

Which factor most contributed to Muslims' tolerance of other religions in the conquered areas?

the government's need for money to fund conquests

One of the Five Pillars of Faith encourages Muslims

to fast during the month of Ramadan.

Muslim scholars were most heavily influenced by

works produced by other civilizations, like Greece and Rome

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CGIS: Islam Test Review

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1
Which statement explains how Muslim traders contributed to the spread of Islam?
They established new pilgrimagesites along major trade route
They brought their religiousbeliefs/practices to new people
They acquired costly and sacredartifacts for Muslim rulers.
helped supply Muslim armies that conquered new territories
2
Which statement best explains why literacy improved in the Arab world after the birth of Islam?
New trade connections brought new ideas to the Arab world.
The production of copies of the Quran required many scribes.
Studying the Quran was an important part of Islam.
Islamic rulers created a freesystem of public education.
3
The Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople mainly because it was a
threat to the Ottomans
major trade route between Europe and Asia
symbol of freedom
city with no defenses
4
Which statement best explains why the Arabian Peninsula was an important trading center?
Its long coastlines provided travelers with access to water.
Its climate supported easy long-distance travel.
It was home to an abundant variety of natural resources.
Its location made it a meeting place for three continents.
5
Which set of factors contributed most to the EARLY spread of Islam?
revolution and the creation of city-states
conquest and trade
missionary work and migration
desert topography and climate conditions
6
The "Hegira" (pronounced Hijra) can best be described as
Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina.
Muhammad's journey from Medina to Mecca
one of the 5 Pillars of Faith
the visit from the angel Jibreel
7
The main industry on the Arabian peninsula from 500-1500CE was ______________
education
trade
banking
agriculture
8
Which problem was faced by the first three caliphs, Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman?
keeping the Arab tribes unified under Islamic rule
preventing the disruption of Silk Road trade
stopping revolts from persecuted Christians and Jews
repelling Byzantine and Sassanid invasions
9
Which factor most contributed to Muslims' tolerance of other religions in the conquered areas?
the desire of Arabs to retain control over the faith
the government's need for money to fund conquests
their trade relationships with Christian & Jewish empires
the principles of charity laidout in the Quran
10
One of the Five Pillars of Faith encourages Muslims
to pray six times per day.
to acknowledge Jesus as the last Prophet.
to face Jerusalem when praying.
to fast during the month of Ramadan.
11
Muslim scholars were most heavily influenced by
collected writings of Muhammad
works produced by other civilizations, like Greece and Rome
older texts written on the Arabian peninsula
works produced by Chinese scholars

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