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1
A common language united the people of Arabia prior to the birth of Muhammad.
False
True
2
Monarchs become more powerful during the Crusades.
True
False
3
Which of the following is
NOT
a feature typically found in a mosque?
a courtyard
minarets
a bell tower
a fountain
4
What was the language used for learning and science throughout the Islamic world?
Spanish
Arabic
English
Farsi
5
The following picture is showing a.....
bandits
plateau
caravan
contraband
6
Sunnis believe that Abu Bakr was the rightful successor to Muhammad. What do Shia believe?
Caliphs must prove they are worthy by conquering non-Muslims
Caliphs should be chosen by democratic vote
Muhammad's cousin Ali and his descendents can only be the caliph
Sunni and Shia believe in the same caliph
7
Ali
was the fourth caliph of Islam. He was the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad
True
False
8
The Roman Empire ruled Mecca during the time of Muhammad.
False
True
9
How long does Ramadan last?
40 Days
30 Days
20 Days
10 Days
10
Which of the following cities is important to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Rome
Cordoba
Mecca
Jerusalem
11
What was the Kaaba's significance
before
Islam?
a place to trade at its large marketplace
to worship their gods
to show their devotion to Muhammad
Place to give money to the poor
12
What role did merchants play in the spread of Islam?
Selected the new caliph: in charge of spreading Islam
Distributed copies of the Qur'an instead of trading
Introduced Islamic beliefs to new lands along trade routes
Built new roads
13
What is a journey to a sacred destination?
pilgrimage
jihad
souk
caravan
14
How did Islam spread throughout the ancient world?
The Byzantine Empire and the Crusades
European missionaries taught along with Islamic Scholars
Through the slave trade with East Asia
Through trade, military conquests, religious teaching and culture
15
Who is considered the founding figure of monotheistic religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
David
Moses
Solomon
Abraham
16
What common beliefs are shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
The belief in the reincarnation of the soul
The belief in the existence of one God who is all-powerful and merciful
The belief in the existence of multiple gods
The belief in the importance of pilgrimage to specific holy sites
17
Who is the prophet or founder of Islam?
Moses
Muhammad
Jesus
Augustus
18
Most Christians conquered by Arabs were allowed to practice their religion.
False
True
19
The cities of Mecca and Medina are located on the
Arabian peninsula
Balkan peninsula
Greek peninsula
Italian peninsula
20
What is salat in Islam?
Daily ritual prayer
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Alms for poor
Fasting during Ramadan
21
What is the name of the structure pictured below which is found in the city of Jerusalem?
The Kaaba
Dome of the Rock
Colosseum
The Lotus Tree
22
Which group believes that only Muhammad's descendants may become caliphs?
Shia
Sunni
23
In what city was the prophet Muhammad born?
Medina
Mecca
Antioch
Jerusalem
24
Muhammad and Khadijah were childhood friends and grew up together.
True
False
25
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Celebrating Eid
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Fasting during Ramadan
Prayer five times a day
26
What are the religious implications of Zakat?
Making a pilgrimage to Mecca
Fasting during the month of Ramadan
It is a way to promote charity and generosity.
Performing five daily prayers
27
What is the Islamic word for God?
Buddha
Yahweh
Allah
Infidel
28
Which area
did not
see Islamic trade or conquest?
Northern Europe
Southwest Asia
Indonesia
North Africa
29
What is the language of Islam?
Arabic
Latin
Hebrew
Greek
30
Successors to the prophet Muhammad were given what title?
Caesar
Emperor
Sultan
Caliph
31
Which geographical characteristic contributed to the prosperity of the city of Mecca?
Moderate climate and abundant rainfall
Location on a major trade route
Its proximity to the Indian Ocean
High elevation and fertile soil
32
Islam accepts the prophets of Judaism and Christianity.
True
False
33
Which of the following is an important contribution of Islamic civilization?
Geometry
Trigonometry
Algebra
Calculus
34
What is the Muslim pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia called?
Ziyarat
Hajj
Saʿy
Tawaf
35
The definition of the term "Muslim" means surrender to God.
False
True
36
Jews were granted more rights and freedoms during the Crusades.
False
True
37
Why is Arabia a crossroads location?
Islam, Christianity, and Judaism started there
Has trade routes linking Africa, Asia, and Europe
Home to few cultures or people
Hosts people of many cultures
38
Umar was known for shrinking the Muslim empire.
True
False
39
Which country saw the spread of Islam to its population in Southeast Asia?
Morroco
Indonesia
China
Korea
40
Who was the wife of the Prophet Muhammad and is considered one of the most important figures in Islamic history?
Khadija
Fatima
Aisha
Hafsa
41
What is the holy book of Islam?
Qu'ran
Bible
Torah
Analects
42
The Sunni/Shia division within Islam originated from a disagreement about
Whether or not Jews and Christians should be welcomed
Whether or not the religion should use icons
Where the capital of Islam should be moved to
Who should succeed Muhammad after his death
43
The fundamental beliefs of the religion known as Islam are called?
The Ten Commandments
The Five Noble Truths
The Beatitudes
The Five Pillars
44
What is the name of the angel that appeared to the Prophet Muhammad in the cave of Hira?
Michael
Raphael
Uriel
Gabriel
45
Who became the first caliph and made Arabia a unified Muslim state?
Mehmed II
Omay Khayyam
Ibn Battutah
Abu Bakr
