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1
Why do mosques all over the world have fresh, flowing water?
for washing before prayer
for drinking during a fast
as a way to understand God
as a symbol of an oasis
2
Which is the best example of cultural diffusion?
Muslims face toward Mecca when they pray.
Muslims spread the Chinese craft of paper making to Europe.
Muslim cities along major trade routes grew wealthy.
Muslim architects built mosques with minarets.
3
According to Islamic teachings, what did the angel Gabriel tell Muhammad to do?
teach monotheism
flee to the deserts of North Africa
deafeat the Syrian rulers
write down the most important laws
4
Why would a Muslim say the following quote?
to dishonor Muhammad's son
to follow the laws of the Shari'ah
to emphasize their involvement in the jihad
to affirm their belief in monotheism
5
What took Muhammad to places beyond the Arabian Peninsula?
conquering a vast empire
herding the family goats
searching for a wife
making caravan trips for trade
6
Answer the riddle below.
number
calculus
division
zero
7
Why is the Qur'an the holy book of Islam?
It records the words of God spoken by Gabriel.
It records the history of the Arabs and the spread of Islam.
It tells the story of Muhammad's life and death.
It is a collection of sermons by the prophet Muhammad.
8
How did Muslims contribute to European knowledge of Plato and Aristotle?
They taught in universities in Europe.
They preserved and translated Greek texts.
They met with Catholics to discuss philosophy.
They painted beautiful pictures of ancient philosophers.
9
Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by
a central government.
a belief in one God.
a single social class.
a common language.
10
To which question would Muslims answer “Muhammad”?
Who was God's warrior on Earth?
Who is the messenger of God?
Who was an angel sent by God?
Who is God in human form?
11
The word Muslim means one who
preaches the one true faith.
practices kindness toward all.
surrenders to God.
follows Muhammad.
12
What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Mecca?
The rich should share their wealth.
Women should have more rights.
Children should learn to read.
Trade with unbelievers was wrong.
13
What did the Inquisition accuse Muslims and Jews who converted to Christianity of doing?
mixing with true believers
refusing to participate in the Crusades
supporting the wrong pope
practicing their old religion
14
Which of these would most likely be found in the Sunnah?
rulings by Islamic judges
guidance from Muhammad
poems by the angel Gabriel
the lives of early caliphs
15
The third Pillar of Islam is zakat, which means “purification.” Muslims observe this pillar by
confessing their sins in public.
not eating after sunset.
sharing their wealth.
washing each other's feet.
16
Which of the events below was a result of the event in the headline?
Byzantine forces made an alliance with Central Asia.
Muslim leaders cut off trade with Christians
Christians could no longer travel safely to the Holy Land.
Jews began to leave Palestine.
17
Cairo, in Egypt, became known for its
revision of the Qur'an
outstanding university.
lifelike sculptures.
gentle piano music.
18
A chart listing the Five Pillars of Islam would include which of the following?
Study the Qur'an.
Honor your parents.
Observe the Sabbath.
Give to the needy.
19
Why is Jerusalem holy to Muslims?
It was the headquarters of the empire.
Gabriel instructed them to honor it.
Muhammad rose to heaven there.
They pray toward the city.
20
2. Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have much in common including
their belief in polytheism.
the same people in their sacred texts.
the same dietary restrictions.
similar dress code requirements.
21
How did Salah al-Din change conditions in the Middle East?
He killed Richard I of England.
He converted many Turks to Islam.
He re-conquered most of Palestine.
He adopted a new policy of peace.
22
For Muslims, praying five times a day is an act that emphasizes
kindness.
courage.
fairness.
discipline.
23
What event in 1095 led Pope Urban II to call Christians to a religious war?
Charlemagne asked to be crowned Holy Roman emperor.
Many emperors asked for help.
The Seljuk Turks sent ships to attack Rome.
Vikings attacked parts of Europe from the north.
24
What aspect of Islamic belief does this quotation encourage?
technological innovation
trade with faraway places
tolerance of other faiths
curiosity about nature
25
Who set up Christian kingdoms in Palestine and Syria in the early 1100s?
Seljuks with a policy of tolerance
English allies of the Turks
winners of the First Crusade
rulers of the Byzantine Empire
26
Why did the leaders of Mecca want to keep polytheism?
It brought pilgrims to their city.
It let them sell expensive idols.
It kept peace among the tribes.
It taught people to obey them.
27
Unlike the first three Crusades, some later Crusades were primarily movements of
armed priests and monks.
poor people and children.
Eastern Orthodox knights.
feudal nobles from France.
28
What was the overall purpose of the Christians in the Crusades?
to open a trade route to China
to capture Jerusalem from the Jews
to learn about Muslim innovations
to gain control of Palestine
29
Which letter on the map shows the location of the Reconquista?
letter A
letter D
letter B
letter C
30
Which religious activity makes most use of the minbar?
washing feet
giving to charity
giving to charity
giving a sermon
31
Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?
Most Muslims today live there.
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire.
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
Muhammad moved there with his followers.
32
How did some clans boycott Muhammad's clan?
by tearing down their stores
by refusing to do business with them
by staging a seige of Medina
by shutting them up in caves
33
Which phrase best explains the importance of Baghdad?
birthplace of Muhammad
blend of Spanish and Arab culture
main center of new inventions
capital of the Abbasid caliphate
34
Islam teaches that Jews and Christians are “People of the Book” because they
have holy writings given by God.
believe in education for everyone.
like to tell stories in their worship.
follow the same rules of daily life.
35
Which group below would best complete this list?
Franks
Persians
Romans
Russians
36
How is daily life different for Muslims during Ramadan?
They gather for midday prayers.
They repeat the shahadah.
They have many large parties.
They do not eat during the day.
37
What geographic feature made Mecca a wealthy city?
location on trade routes
oasis water for agriculture
sheltered harbor
deep mountain forests
38
What do the products listed below have in common?
Spain grew rich by exporting them to the Crusader kingdoms
Crusaders brought them back to Europe from the Middle East.
They were common in the Muslim lands of North Africa.
They were trade goods carried from India to Muslim cities.
39
Medieval Muslims adapted and improved the astrolabe to use for
defense.
printing.
navigation.
irrigation.
40
What was the purpose of the machine in the picture below?
to shoot at invading armies
to guide boats down the river
to call believers to worship
to raise water into aqueducts
