Unit 2: Islam Test Review

Question 1

The Ottomans conquered Constantinople and renamed it...

Accepted Answer

Istanbul

Question 2

Christianity differs from Islam & Judaism in that..

Accepted Answer

They believe in 1 god that has 3 forms

Question 3

Muslims do not eat _______ or drink ___________.

Accepted Answer

Pork; alcohol

Question 4

This Arabic word means to struggle or make an effort.

Accepted Answer

Jihad

Question 5

____________________ is read by Muslims to provide an example of how Muhammad lived his life.

Accepted Answer

The Sunnah

Question 6

Why did Muhammad begin praying in the hills and caves?

Accepted Answer

Concern about how wealthy didn't help the poor in Mecca

Question 7

Muslims learned the art of paper making from whom?

Accepted Answer

Chinese

Question 8

The Islamic world was positioned between _____ & _________ which led to a diverse culture.

Accepted Answer

Europe & Africa, Asia & Africa, Europe & Asia

Question 9

This person took over as caliph after Muhammad died...

Accepted Answer

Abu Bakr

Question 10

______________________ invented algebra.

Accepted Answer

al-Khwarizmi

Question 11

Muslims believe that God spoke to Muhammad through a(an)...

Accepted Answer

Angel

Question 12

A "caliph" is the word for a Muslim ____________.

Accepted Answer

Leader

Question 13

Muslims are attributed with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The number zero

Question 14

A Muslim house of worship is called...

Accepted Answer

Mosque

Question 15

Which body of water is directly east of the Arabian Peninsula?

Accepted Answer

Persian Gulf

Question 16

Which of the following was not a major trade city in the Islamic world?

Accepted Answer

Dubai

Question 17

Which body of water would Arab traders have used to reach Europe?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean Sea

Question 18

Muhammad is believed to have written this book which is believed to be the direct word of God.

Accepted Answer

Quran

Question 19

The name for a religion that believes in one or more gods is...

Accepted Answer

Polytheism

Question 20

This is when government laws are based on Islamic law.

Accepted Answer

Shariah

Question 21

The Arabian Peninsula is famous for its ________________ climate.

Accepted Answer

Hot, Arid, Dry

Question 22

The Ottoman Turks successfully conquered Constantinople due to...

Accepted Answer

Gunpowder technology

Question 23

Which body of water is directly west of the Arabian Peninsula?

Accepted Answer

Red Sea

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

Accepted Answer

Someone eating curry in London, Muslim scholars recording ideas on paper, People in New York City eating Chinese food

Question 25

The Ottoman Empire was located in modern-day...

Accepted Answer

Turkey

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a Pillar of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Thou shall not lie

Question 27

___________________ started the religion of Islam.

Accepted Answer

Muhammad

Question 28

Al-Khwarizmi is most famous for being...

Accepted Answer

The "father of algebra"

Question 29

When Muhammad began receiving death threats, people in ____________ welcomed him in.

Accepted Answer

Medina

Question 30

The belief that there is only one god is called...

Accepted Answer

Monotheism

Question 31

Sunni & Shia were Muslims who disagreed on...

Accepted Answer

Who should be allowed to become caliph

Question 32

Which of the following would be known as the "highest form of Islamic art"?

Accepted Answer

Calligraphy

Question 33

Judaism & Christianity disagree on...

Accepted Answer

Whether Jesus was God or not

Question 34

Muhammad was born in the city of ____________.

Accepted Answer

Mecca

Unit 2: Islam Test Review

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Unit 2: Islam Test Review

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