What would you most likely see if you went to Mecca during the hajj?

millions of Muslims from all around the world

Why would a Muslim say the following: "There is no god but God"?

to affirm their belief in monotheism

What action by Muhammad in Medina made that city important to his followers?

He lived there while he drew more people to Islam

Why are 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 called Arabic numbers?

because of how they are written

Islam teaches that Jews and Christians are "People of the Book" because they

have holy writings given by God

What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Mecca?

The rich should share their wealth

Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have much in common including

the same people in their sacred texts

The fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage. How is it different from the other pillars?

It is required only once in a lifetime

How did Muslims contribute to European knowledge of Plato and Aristotle?

They preserved and translated Greek texts

Why is the Qur'an the holy book of Islam?

It records the words of God spoken by the angel Gabriel

Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?

It was the birthplace of Muhammad

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1
What did Muslims lose as a result of the Reconquista?
their political unity
their merchant wealth
their land in Spain
their armed forces
2
What is the traditional goal of jihad?
to succeed in business
to attract followers
to bring about peace
to overcome challenges
3
I am important in math. I came to Muslim lands from India. My name comes from Arabic. What am I
division
calculus
zero
number
4
What would you most likely see if you went to Mecca during the hajj?
the ritual anointing of a new imam
millions of Muslims from all around the world
white doves, released to rise to heaven
the rebuilding of the Ka'bah, a sacred shrine
5
Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by
a common language
a belief in one God
a single social class
a central government
6
Medieval Muslims adapted and improved the astrolabe to use for
navigation
defense
irrigation
printing
7
Why would a Muslim say the following: "There is no god but God"?
to emphasize their involvement in the jihad
to affirm their belief in monotheism
to follow the laws of the Shari'ah
to dishonor Muhammad's son
8
What action by Muhammad in Medina made that city important to his followers?
He tore down the city walls and destroyed ancient shrines
He delivered his Last Sermon, announcing he would retire
He prayed with Abraham, Moses, and Jesus
He lived there while he drew more people to Islam
9
Why are 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 called Arabic numbers?
because they are all prime numbers
because they are odd numbers
because of how they are written
because they cannot be divided
10
How did the Muslim empire treat Jews and Christians differently from Muslims?
It made them leave the empire
It burned their houses of worship
It charged them extra taxes
It outlawed use of their prayers
11
Who could get treatment in medieval Muslim hospitals?
anyone
only the wealthy
poor workers
nobody but pilgrims
12
Unlike the first three Crusades, some later Crusades were primarily movements of
armed priests and monks
Eastern Orthodox knights
poor people and children
feudal nobles from France
13
Why do mosques all over the world have fresh, flowing water?
for drinking during a fast
for washing before prayer
as a symbol of an oasis
as a way to understand God
14
For Muslims, praying five times a day is an act that emphasizes
discipline
fairness
courage
kindness
15
To which question would Muslims answer, "Muhammad"?
Who was God's warrior on Earth?
Who is God in human form?
Who is the messenger of God?
Who was an angel sent by God?
16
Islam teaches that Jews and Christians are "People of the Book" because they
believe in education for everyone
like to tell stories in their worship
follow the same rules of daily life
have holy writings given by God
17
What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Mecca?
Children should learn to read
Trade with unbelievers was wrong
The rich should share their wealth
Women should have more rights
18
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have much in common including
similar dress code requirements
the same dietary restrictions
the same people in their sacred texts
their belief in polytheism
19
Which of these was an important result of paper making in the Muslim world?
loss of ancient manuscripts
invention of the printing press
rich growth of Arab literature
opening of trade routes to China
20
The fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage. How is it different from the other pillars?
It is a duty of every Muslim
It is required only once in a lifetime
It can be done by large groups
It is based on teachings in the Qur'an
21
Which of these might you see in a work Islamic art?
smiling children
thirsty camels
herds of goats
flowering vines
22
The word Muslim means one who
practices kindness toward all
preaches the one true faith
follows Muhammad
surrenders to God
23
How did Muslims contribute to European knowledge of Plato and Aristotle?
They met with Catholics to discuss philosophy
They preserved and translated Greek texts
They taught in universities in Europe
They painted beautiful pictures on ancient philosophers
24
What did leaders of Spain, during the Inquisition, accuse Muslims and Jews of doing?
refusing to participate in the Crusades
practicing their old religion
mixing with true believers
supporting the wrong pope
25
What took Muhammad to places beyond the Arabian peninsula?
conquering a vast empire
searching for a wife
herding the family goats
making caravan trips for trade
26
Why is the Qur'an the holy book of Islam?
It records the history of the Arabs and the spread of Islam
It records the words of God spoken by the angel Gabriel
It tells the story of Muhammad's life and death
It is a collection of sermons by the prophet Muhammad
27
a chart listing the Five Pillars of Islam would include which of the following?
Honor your parents
Observe the Sabbath
Study the Qur'an
Give to the needy
28
Why is Jerusalem holy to Muslims?
They pray toward the city
It was the headquarters of the empire
Muhammad rose to heaven there
Gabriel instructed them to honor it
29
How is daily life different for Muslims during Ramadan?
They repeat the shahadah
They do not eat during the day
They have many large parties
They gather for midday prayers
30
Chess was probably invented in India. Muslims learned the game and improved it. This process is
innovation
promotion
evolution
adaptation
31
What geographic feature made Mecca a wealthy city?
sheltered harbor
oasis water for agriculture
location on trade routes
deep mountain forests
32
Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?
Muhammad moved there with his followers
Most Muslims live there today
It was the birthplace of Muhammad
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire

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