World History: Unit 1 Review

Question 1

Muslim culture also flourished in the country of

Accepted Answer

Spain.

Question 2

After the first 4 caliphs, which Meccan family became rulers of the Muslim world from 661-750?

Accepted Answer

Umayyads

Question 3

After Muhammad’s death, Islam

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spread throughout Arabia and beyond.

Question 4

Jerusalem is a holy city to which of the following religions?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 5

When Muslims conquered new lands, they often

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imposed a special tax on non-Muslims.

Question 6

The two main divisions or branches of Islam are

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Sunni and Shiite

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

Accepted Answer

participating in holy wars

Question 8

Islam differs from Christianity in that it

Accepted Answer

does not require priests to mediate between people and God.

Question 9

Which people were most unhappy with the rule of the Umayyad caliphate?

Accepted Answer

non-Arabs Muslims

Question 10

The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that

Accepted Answer

Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian Peninsula.

Question 11

Who founded Christianity in the first century of the Common Era?

Accepted Answer

Jesus of Nazareth

Question 12

Which is the holy place of Muslims?

Accepted Answer

Mosque

Question 13

Which of the monotheistic religions originated first?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 14

What is the Islamic holy book?

Accepted Answer

Quran

Question 15

The spread of Islam throughout the African continent is an example of

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cultural diffusion.

Question 16

The majority of Muslims today are

Accepted Answer

Sunnis.

Question 17

Which correctly shows the three prophets of monotheism?

Accepted Answer

Moses, Abraham, Muhammad

Question 18

What is one way in which Islam is similar to Judaism and Christianity?

Accepted Answer

It is monotheistic.

Question 19

The Old Testament and the New Testament make up which holy book?

Accepted Answer

Bible

Question 20

Which feature would be found decorating a mosque?

Accepted Answer

calligraphy

Question 21

The first people that the united Muslims conquered were the

Accepted Answer

Persians and Byzantines.

Question 22

Which of the following countries has the largest number of followers of Judaism?

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 23

Muslims consider _____ the prophet of their religion.

Accepted Answer

Muhammad

Question 24

Which of the following is considered to be Judaism’s most holy text?

Accepted Answer

Torah

Question 25

According to Muslim belief, Muhammad was visited by _____, who gave him a message from God.

Accepted Answer

the Angel Gabriel

Question 26

The successors to Muhammad were known as

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caliphs.

Question 27

Which of the following statements is not true of Christianity?

Accepted Answer

Followers believe in reincarnation and Nirvana.

Question 28

The key difference between Sunnis and Shiites concerns

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how the caliph should be chosen and what his role is.

World History: Unit 1 Review

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World History: Unit 1 Review

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