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1
How did the formation of the umma in Medina affect social conditions among Arabs during the time of Muhammad’s hijra?
Tensions and rivalries among family clans declined.
It helped persuade Meccan leaders to adopt Islam.
Tensions and rivalries among family clans rose.
The economy collapsed because idol worship was forbidden.
2
Complete the declaration of Islam: "There is no __________________, and Muhammad is the messenger of God."
god but Jehovah
god but Allah
other god
god but God
3
What is shari’ah, and how did it develop?
Caliphs used the Qur'an to solve problems
Abu Bakr was given the law from Allah
It was written into the Qur'an by Muhammad
It was law given to Muhammad by Allah
4
Which of the following is true of the Umayyads?
The Umayyads did not tax non-Muslims.
The Umayyad caliphate declined when it was invaded by the Mongols.
The Umayyad capital of Baghdad was a center of art and learning.
The Umayyads expanded into Spain.
5
What is a valid conclusion you can infer about Mansa Musa’s rule of Mali based on this illustration depicting the ruler?
Mali lacked critical natural resources.
Mali succeeded due to its ties to the Islamic world.
Mali succeeded despite being geographically isolated.
Mali thrived based on the gold-salt trade.
6
Analyze the map and select the statement that provides a valid summary of the data shown.
The Islamic Empire reached its height during the Abbasid Caliphate.
Islamic Empire grew, reached its height during the Umayyad, then declined
The Islamic Empire declined in territory over time
The Islamic Empire reached its height during the Ottoman Empire
7
A _____ of salt could be traded as a _____ in order to build and spread wealth among West African kingdoms.
commodity, resource
surplus, commodity
resource, caravan
caravan, surplus
8
What should be categorized under a.) Mathematics, and what should be listed under b.) Technology?
a.) development of algebra, b.) calligraphy
a.) use of arches and domes, b.) Firdawsi
a.) Omar Khayyám, b.) mind-body connection
a.) Indo-Arabic numerals, b.) astrolabe improvements
9
Judaism, Christianity and Islam all trace their origins to which person?
Moses
Jesus
Muhammad.
Abraham
10
Mansa Musa brought scholars back to Mali in order to:
Further the spread of Islam
Record African history
Learn about European culture
Encourage African exploration
11
Which of the Five Pillars of Islam is depicted in this illustration?
performing jihad
performing hajj
following Sharia
giving alms
12
The Five Pillars of Islam
encourage Muslims to pray up to three times a day.
say Muslims must fast until sundown every day.
require a statement of faith.
require Muslims to give 25 percent of their income to charity.
13
All adult Muslims who can do so are expected to make the hajj once during their lifetime, unless
they are in jihad
they can not afford it.
they give half of their fortune away in alms
it is Ramadan
14
Select the statement that best analyzes the critical role that the structure shown in the photo plays in Islam.
Muhammad destroyed the idols at the Kaaba and rededicated it to Allah
Muhammad received holy messages from an angel of God at this sacred site
Muhammad dedicated the Kaaba to his military victory at the site
Muhammad rededicated the Kaaba to the idol Allah
15
Which period saw Islam first spread beyond the Arabian Peninsula and into Africa?
Muslim lands under the Umayyad caliphs, 661–750
Muslim lands under the Abbasid caliphate, circa 800
Muslim lands under first four caliphs, 632–661
Muslim lands at the death of Muhammad, 632
16
Why did the Abbasid caliphate decline?
The Turks took over Baghdad; then the Mongols invaded.
The Mongols put a figurehead on the throne; then the Turks invaded
Timur the Lame swept into Spain and defeated the Abbasids.
The Seljuk Turks invaded Spain from North Africa.
17
The Abbasids made changes to the Arab Muslim empire to
appeal to all Muslims, people of different religions, & conquered Persians.
create an empire based on equality for Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
concentrate on conquests and enlarge the empire to include western Europe.
give more authority to wealthy Muslims and create distinct social classes.
18
What rule about food do Muslims observe during Ramadan?
Praying for
Fasting
Clean & unclean
Blessing
19
How often do Muslims pray a day?
Three time a day
Five time a day
Four time a day
Six time a day
20
Toward what city do Muslims pray?
Jeruselem
Mecca
Medina
Rome
21
Which characteristic would be placed under “Shia” in the diagram?
believe any good Muslim can lead
believe only descendants of Muhammad may lead
monotheistic, Abrahamic faith worshiping Allah as one true god
follows the teachings of Muhammad as told in the Quran
22
Which belongs only under the Shiites portion of the diagram?
Formal succession of qualified rulers
Monotheism and rejection of idols
Rule by any good Muslim
Muhammad last and greatest prophet
23
Some of the characteristics of Muslim art include
the use of oil paintings and mosaics to show Muslims in their daily life.
the use of calligraphy, geometric shapes, and an arabesque style.
the depiction of Muhammad and Mecca to illustrate the Quran.
the blending of classical and Gothic styles of architecture in mosques.
24
What is the name of the Muslim holy book?
the Torah.
the Five Pillars.
the Quran.
Sharia.
25
Why was trade important to the Muslim empires?
helped create unity & a money economy, & facilitated the spread of ideas
established network within the empire that made them self-sufficient
ensured the caliphates had monopolies in agricultural and textile products
spread Arabic throughout Europe and Africa
26
How did the diffusion of Muslim ideas in medicine affect Europeans?
It introduced them to the idea of training physicians & creating hospitals
European doctors rejected Muslim medical scholarship.
They used the Muslim practice of vaccinating for measles and smallpox
European doctors concentrated on treating the mind over the body.
27
What belongs in the empty box?
Mongol invasions challenge Muslim empire.
Abbasid caliphate declines.
First four caliphates consolidate power.
Abbasid caliphate formed.
28
Which answer best categorizes the importance of the items listed in the chart?
duties common to Islam, Judaism, and Christianity
the most important laws comprising Islamic Sharia
commandments from each of the five books comprising the holy Quran
the fundamental duties comprising the Pillars of Islam
29
The Ummayad caliphates successfully conquered and then ruled a vast empire by
attacking weakened empires and using advanced weaponry.
getting the Byzantines and Persians to submit peacefully.
promising fewer laws and no taxes for non-Muslims.
aligning with European and African forces.
30
How do the Quran and Sharia differ?
The Quran can be read by anyone; Sharia only by holy men.
Sharia is the holy book of Islam; the Quran is a system of laws.
The Quran is the holy book of Islam; Sharia is a system of laws.
The Quran applies only to men; Sharia applies only to women.
31
Which of the following statements BEST describes the spread of Islam under the first four caliphs?
Persians were united and spread Islam as they conquered.
Byzantine emperors embraced Islam in the region.
Arabs united under Islam and defeated nearby empires.
Arabs conquered the peoples east of Persia and converted them to Islam.
32
Early Islamic laws changed the treatment of women by
granting women equality.
encouraging women to own businesses.
allowing women to reject marriage offers.
allowing them to marry outside the faith.
33
As a result of its international trade, the Arab Muslim empire
enabled the spread of products and ideas from many cultures.
encouraged the spread of many languages and religions.
allowed Muslims to adapt business practices from Europeans.
ensured that similar goods could be produced in all regions.
34
What event led Muhammad to undertake the hijra from Mecca to Medina?
Muhammad believed that he received a message from God telling him to do so.
Muhammad faced threats on his life in Mecca.
Muhammad wanted to build a Kaaba in Medina.
Many Muslims already lived in Medina.
35
Which of the following is a belief held only by the Sunni?
Only descendants of Ali and Fatima could lead.
Any pious male from Muhammad’s tribe could lead.
Any good Muslim could lead.
Only Sufis could serve as leaders.
36
Which of the following statements BEST describes how the Abbasid caliphate expanded?
The caliphs conquered India and incorporated Indian traditions.
The caliphs moved their capital to Damascus and expanded into North Africa.
The caliphs brought their Arabic language and traditions to Spain.
The caliphs conquered Persia and incorporated Persian traditions.
37
The Five Pillars of Islam are central to the religion of Islam because they
are a way of showing increased status in the Muslim community.
are the most important requirements for practicing the Islamic faith.
make up the complete sacred text for believers in Islam
are requirements that all “People of the Book” must follow.
38
The difference between Shiite Muslims and Sunni Muslims is
Shiites believe only descendants from Ali & Fatima can be religious leaders
Sunnis believe Imams are descended from Ali and Fatima; Shiites do not.
Shiites are devout and mystical; Sunnis are never devout and mystical.
Sunnis are devout and mystical; Shiites are never devout and mystical.
39
The best place for Muslims to find guidelines for solving legal issues is
Sharia.
the Five Pillars.
the Quran.
any holy text.
40
Which statement BEST characterizes the hajj?
It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Muslims are required to make this journey every year.
It was the journey Muhammad took to Medina.
Muslims pay this tax, which is collected for charity.