How do the beliefs of Shiite and Sunni Muslims differ?

Shiites are followers of Muhammad’s son-in-law, Ali.

Which of the following is a key belief, or duty, of Islam?

The professed belief in God, Allah

One reason for conflict between the Ottoman and Safavid empires was that

the Ottomans despised the Safavids as heretics.

How did the famous Persian physician Ibn Sina (Avicenna) improve the practice of medicine?

He compiled a huge encyclopedia of medical knowledge

Shah Abbas brought thousands of Armenians to his capital at Isfahan because he wanted

to help expand the silk trade in Isfahan.

Mecca became the holiest city in Islam because that is where Muhammad

rededicated the Kaaba to Allah.

was the first caliph, successor of Muhammad

After Muhammad’s death, Muslim scholars drew up the shari’ah, which is

a law code derived from the Quran

Some of the characteristics of Muslim art include

the use of calligraphy, geometric shapes, arabesque style.

How were Jews and Christians treated under Muslim rule?

coexisted peacefully with Muslims

When Muslims conquered a new land, they often

imposed a special tax on non-Muslims.

What was true about paintings by Muslim artists?

They did not portray human figures in religious art.

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1
Which of the Five Pillars of Islam must be done five times each day?
almsgiving
fasting
prayer
pilgrimage
2
How do the beliefs of Shiite and Sunni Muslims differ?
Sunnis are followers of Muhammad’s son-in-law, Ali.
Shiites are followers of Muhammad’s son-in-law, Ali.
Shiites believe that a caliph has no prophetic functions.
Sunnis seek God through mysticism and elaborate rituals.
3
Which of the following is a key belief, or duty, of Islam?
The Quran may be read by Muslims in any language.
A priest should mediate between the people and God.
The professed belief in God, Allah
Sins should be washed away through baptism.
4
One reason for conflict between the Ottoman and Safavid empires was that
the Safavids wanted to take over the Ottoman silk trade.
the Safavids tried to convert Ottomans to Hinduism.
the Ottomans despised the Safavids as heretics.
the Ottomans aided the Qajars against the Safavids.
5
How did the famous Persian physician Ibn Sina (Avicenna) improve the practice of medicine?
He developed a series of diagnostic tests for physicians
He set up a system of hospitals throughout the Muslim empire
He suggested treating the mind as well as the body
He compiled a huge encyclopedia of medical knowledge
6
According to Islamic belief, Muhammad is
the son of Allah, similar to Jesus.
an angel.
the prophet of Allah.
the reincarnation of Moses.
7
For Muslims, obeying Allah’s will means following
the Ten Commandments.
the Golden Rule.
the Five Pillars of Islam.
the Twelve Tables.
8
A place of worship for Muslims is known as a:
Mosque
Temple
Church
Mineret
9
Shah Abbas brought thousands of Armenians to his capital at Isfahan because he wanted
to help the Armenian Shiites escape religious persecution.
to help the Armenian Christians convert to Islam.
to help expand the silk trade in Isfahan.
to enlist the Armenians to be soldiers in his army.
10
Mecca became the holiest city in Islam because that is where Muhammad
organized the first community of Muslims.
wrote the original Sharia.
died and was buried in a splendid tomb.
rededicated the Kaaba to Allah.
11
Abu Bakr
was the first caliph, successor of Muhammad
was the most notable Ottoman sultan
oversaw the Abbasid Golden Age
was the first prophet of Islam
12
This was the capital of the Abbasid Empire, called the "City of Peace"
Damascus
Cairo
Cordoba
Baghdad
13
A magnificent Muslim structure built as a tomb for Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Shah Jahan
Suleymanye mosque
Topkapi Palace
Hagia sophia
Taj Mahal
14
The elite forces of the Ottoman army
rajahs
janissaries
sufis
Qajars
15
At the bottom of Ottoman society were the
Men of the sword
Men of the pen
Men of the husbandry
Men of the negotiation
16
Muslims believe the sacred word of God as revealed to Muhammad is contained in the
Hadith
Quran
shariah
Dawah
17
One of the Five Pillars of Islam, the hajj is
a public prayer on Friday at midday to worship Allah.
a pilgrimage to Mecca.
the observation of the holy month of fasting
one’s duty to give alms to the poor and unfortunate.
18
Which of the following is a Shiite Muslim empire?
Ottoman
Abbasid
Mughal
Safavid
19
"holder of power", title for the rulers of the Mughal and Ottoman (Turkish) Empires
Shah
caliph
rajah
Sultan
20
Muslim mystics who sought communion with God through meditation and fasting were called
Sufis
Sunnis
shahs
Shiites
21
After Muhammad’s death, Muslim scholars drew up the shari’ah, which is
an elaborate burial ritual performed at Muslim funerals
a law code derived from the Quran
also known as the Six Pillars of Islam
a collection teachings that was added to the Quran
22
According to the Quran, fair, defensive warfare is a jihad, which means
"borrowing for the sake of Allah."
"struggle in the way of God."
"forgiveness to all who oppose us."
"the divine will of Allah."
23
Which of the following rulers created a dramatic growth in arts and sciences?
the Umayyads
the Byzantines
the Abbasids
the Fatimids
24
The "city of the prophet", the place of Muhammad's death and second holiest city
Damascus
Jerusalem
Medina
Mecca
25
The Umayyad dynasty was replaced by the
the Ottomans
the bedouins
the Byzantines
the Abbasids
26
Which of the following are achievements of the Abbasid Golden Age?
the treatment of smallpox and cataracts
all of the above
the art of calligraphy
the introduction of Arabic numerals
27
The title for a Safavid king (still used in Iran today)
shah
rajah
sultan
caliph
28
A great leader of the Ottoman empire who ruled during the height of the empire
Osman
Shah Abbas
Akbar
Suleiman
29
Some of the characteristics of Muslim art include
the blending of classical and Gothic styles in mosques.
the use of oil paintings and mosaics
the depiction of Muhammad and Mecca
the use of calligraphy, geometric shapes, arabesque style.
30
How were Jews and Christians treated under Muslim rule?
coexisted peacefully with Muslims
they were persecuted
They were forced to convert to Islam
were all kept separated from Arabic-speaking Muslim society.
31
When Muslims conquered a new land, they often
adopted the beliefs of the conquered people.
forced the conquered people to convert to Islam.
looted and burned conquered cities.
imposed a special tax on non-Muslims.
32
He was a mathmetician who pioneered the study of Algebra
Al-Khwarizmi
Shah Abbas
Akbar the Great
Suleiman The Magnificent
33
What was true about paintings by Muslim artists?
They did not portray human figures in religious art.
Their work was limited to paintings on canvas.
They were forbidden to create works with secular themes.
Their work was not influenced much by Islamic beliefs.
34
the name for a successor to Muhammad
shah
caliph
sultan
rajah
35
In 1453, after defeating the Byzantines, the Ottomans moved their capital to
Damascus
Baghdad
Constantinople
Delhi

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