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Ibn Sina (known in Europe as Avicenna) was an 11th Century Persian writer & philosopher who was MOST famous for his
geography
politics
architecture
medicine
2
The great traveler Ibn Battuta set off on his first major pilgrimage, otherwise known as this, to Mecca.
hajj
jihad
Qu'ran
journey
3
At its height, the Ottoman Empire extended from
south of Venice, Italy, to the western shores of the Persian Gulf.
western Europe to western Asia and the northern coast of Africa.
central Europe and North Africa but did not extend to the the Middle East.
central Europe across much of the Middle East and North Africa.
4
Which kingdom arose in the Sudan following the decline of Ghana in 1076?
Mali
Songhai
Ethiopia
Axum
5
Which technology did the Abbasid dynasty learn from the Tang dynasty during the 8th century?
paper-making
numeral system
stirrups
astrolabe
6
According to the
Koran
(
Qur'an
), Muhammad
was the messenger of God.
wrote the best interpretation of God's intention for humanity.
would replace Jesus as the embodiment of God on earth.
was the true son of God.
7
Islam originated on the
Iberian Peninsula.
Malay Peninsula.
Arabian Peninsula.
Sinai Peninsula.
8
What were some of the contributions of Islamic civilization 600 to 1000 A.D.?
Arabic alphabet, mosaics, and polytheism
Christian expansion, iconic paintings, and mosaics
realism in painting, architecture, and the Sanskrit alphabet
mosaics, architecture, and the Arabic alphabet
9
Which of these is a way in which Christianity is different from Judaism?
Christianity is monotheistic
Jews believe in the Trinity Doctrine
Jewish prophets are not in the Bible
Christians believe Jesus to be the Messiah
10
New religious movements that are a blend of different religions are called ________.
monotheistic
syncretic
myoptic
polytheistic
11
In which area was Islam spread MOST quickly using trade routes in the 8th and 9th centuries?
Sub-Saharan Africa
North Africa
Eastern Europe
Western China
12
Who is considered one of the greatest travelers of all time, and traveled all over the known Islamic world?
David Livingstone
Marco Polo
Ibn Sina
Ibn Battuta
13
The word
syncretism
refers to
a system of international trade networks.
when one group adapts to another group.
a mixture of beliefs or religious practices.
the oppression of immigrant populations.
14
What religious founding father is shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
Joseph
Muhammad
Isaac
Abraham
15
The Battle of Tours (732 CE) was important because
it resulted in the unification of the Italian states.
it halted the advance of Islam in Europe.
Charlemagne lost territory to the Gauls.
the Goths finally conquered Rome
16
What new Christian kingdom was created in a remote interior of East Africa?
Arabia
Ethiopia
Egypt
Libya
17
Why were different nations forced to trade with one another?
They each had one of the commodities but not the other
They shared a common religion
They each had a surplus of those commodities
They both disliked the Europeans, and only traded with each other
18
After the death of Mohammad, which of these events occurred?
Muslims split into two groups, Sunni and Shia.
The Muslim empire began to shrink.
Muslims were absorbed into Greek culture.
The Romans conquered Muslim lands.
19
Developments in algebra, medicine, & astronomy that became the roots of the Scientific Revolution came from which group?
Hindu scientists
Muslim scientists
Buddhist philosophers
Chinese scholars
20
Shia Muslims believe that Muhammad divinely ordained his successor to be his cousin and son-in-law
Ali.
Abdul Mecid.
Abu Bakr.
Ahmed.
21
The cities of Mecca and Medina were vital to the foundation of what religion?
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
22
Historians generally agree that the first international slave trade in Africa was
across the Sahara Desert.
across the Indian Ocean.
the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
with Portuguese traders.
23
This depiction of Mansa Musa, the ruler of Mali, could be an example of
syncretism
because
it shows both people and the written word.
it is a work of art that is made with different types of paint.
it is an African work of art that shows the likeness of the human form.
it depicts both African and European objects.
24
What is the MAIN difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
The Shia wanted a family member of Muhammad to succeed him.
The Shia pray towards Mecca five times every day.
The Sunni believe in the idea of Monotheism.
The Sunni fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan.
25
What kingdom conquered the Mali Empire, built the cities of Timbuktu & Gao, & is largest and most powerful?
Songhai
Ghana
Dendi
Askiya
26
Though many Africans converted to Islam, many continued to attempt to avoid evil spirits. This dual practice is
Witchcraft
polytheism
syncretism
Sanataria
27
How are the Christian religion and the Jewish religion connected to one another?
Jewish faithful believe that Jesus is the Messiah mentioned in their Torah.
Both attend service in a synagogue.
Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah mentioned in the Jewish Torah.
Both religions are polytheistic faiths.
28
Which West African city became became an economic center of trade due to regional commerce?
Swahili
Gao
Timbuktu
Mombasa
29
The African king Sundiata was responsible for
allowing the slave trade.
leading Zulu forces against England.
establishing the Mali empire.
converting Africa to Christianity.
30
The Mughal Empire was able to rule over a society that was predominantly
Christian
Hindu
Buddhist.
Muslim
31
It was not uncommon in the Middle East and Asia to find ___ of merchants traveling together
armadas
guilds
caravans
ports
32
What contributions in the field of science and medicine did the Islamic civilization make between 600 and 1000 A.D.?
the implementation of surgical procedures that require anesthesiology
the invention of numerous chemical techniques such as distillation
discovery of sterilization techniques that impeded inflammation & infection
concoctions of various poisons that could be used to put down sick animals
33
Mali emperor Mansa Musa was famous for his
hajj
in 1324. The term
hajj
refers to
a religious journey.
a gift to the needy.
a religious conversion.
a scientific discovery.
34
The Safavid Empire is MOST associated with which modern-day country?
Iran
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
India
35
Islam was
first
introduced to South Asia
during the rule of the Mughals.
after Pakistan's creation following India's independence.
following the Ottoman invasions of the 15th century.
by Muslim merchants in the 600s.
36
The Taj Mahal is the best example of the palaces, tombs, and forts that demonstrate the architectural influence of
The Mughal Empire.
The Qin Dynasty.
The British Empire.
The Suri Dynasty.
37
The Mughal Empire was weakened by which of these issues?
an invasion by the Ottoman Empire
the Atlantic Slave trade
the end of trading on the Silk Roads
a reversal of religious toleration policies
38
Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 was significant because
it demonstrated the tremendous wealth of the Mali empire.
it was the first encounter that Europeans had with an African ruler.
it introduced Islam into West Africa for the first time.
Mansa Musa traveled all over Africa and Asian serving as an Islamic judge.
39
When the last descendant of Ali, the eleventh Imam, disappeared In 830 CE, many Shia became
Twelvers
, believing that he
would return to rule over all Muslims at the end of times.
would return to sacrifice himself as a bridge to Allah.
would return and give the world to the Shia.
return and condemn all Sunnis to a painful afterlife.
40
Which of these is a belief common to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
They are all monotheistic faiths.
They all believe the Jesus Christ was the Messiah.
They are all centered in Africa.
They all were founded in the same century.
41
Shia Muslims believe that the caliphate should pass via the bloodline of
Ali.
Mohammed.
Suleiman.
Huseyn.
42
The split into Sunni and Shia divisions of Islam can be traced to
the failure to defeat invading forces from Persia.
a loss of territory to religious rebels in Arabia.
a dispute over the question of Muhammad's successor.
a dispute over the succession of Muhammad's wives.
43
What barrier to trade separated the empires of Ghana and Mali from the trading center of Egypt?
the Sahara Desert
the Nile River
the Red Sea
the Mediterranean Ocean
44
The Swahili people of Mogadishu, Kilwa, & Sofala traded with Arab, Persian, & Indian merchants. Where are these located?
Mediterranean Sea coast
Trans-Sahara
Indian Ocean coast
Atlantic Ocean coast
45
One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
promote learning as a means to salvation.
encourage the use of statues to symbolize God.
provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior.
support a belief in reincarnation.
46
These are four of the most important requirements of what religion?
Shinto
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
47
As African merchants traded with people in the Middle East prior to the 1500s,
many African states began to feel threatened and withdrew to isolation
Islam spread to west Africa, combining with African religions
merchants brought back plagues that destroyed much of west African peoples
African states refused to meet world demands for slave populations.
48
All of these are describing advances made by
Cambridge University
Chinese scholars
the Ancient Greeks
Islamic civilizations
49
Which innovation was one of the central factors in the establishment of frequent and widespread trans-Saharan trade?
the spread of the Christianity by missionaries and government envoys
the use of caravans of donkeys for protection efforts by Muslim merchants
the use of the camel to aid long-distance travel across difficult terrain
the use of iron for weaponry and mobile fortifications for travelers
50
Which African ethnic groups are Islamic?
Arab and Swahili
Ashanti and Bantu
Arab and Ashanti
Ashanti and Swahili
