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

The professed belief in God, Allah

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

a law code derived from the Quran

How were Jews and Christians treated under Muslim rule?

coexisted peacefully with Muslims

Some of the characteristics of Muslim art include

the use of calligraphy, geometric shapes, arabesque style.

How do the beliefs of Shiite and Sunni Muslims differ?

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

was the first caliph, successor of Muhammad

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

rededicated the Kaaba to Allah.

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

He compiled a huge encyclopedia of medical knowledge

What was true about paintings by Muslim artists?

They did not portray human figures in religious art.

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

to help expand the silk trade in Isfahan.

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

the Ottomans despised the Safavids as heretics.

When Muslims conquered a new land, they often

imposed a special tax on non-Muslims.

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

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