What do most mosques have in their architectural design?

Minarets, An outside tower for calling people to prayer., A fountain for washing before prayers

Why is the Qu'ran so important to Muslims?

It shows the teachings of Allah and was turned into law.

Which is a cultural reason why the Arabian Empire/Muslim religion was so successful?

Non-Muslims and Muslims were allowed to live in the land.

Why did the Muslim community split into the two groups: Shiites and Sunnis?

They disagreed about leaders being related to Muhammad.

Which statement would be the BEST support to the idea that "Muhammad was a great leader?"

He was strong in military, political, and religious ways.

Which of these is a governmental example of Arab culture introduced in the Muslim Empire?

Arabs took over as top officials.

Why does Muslim artwork not have people or animals in it?

They did not want anyone to worship those things.

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Muhammad's Life, Successors, and Muslim Contributions (UNTIMED)

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A brief review of Chapter 3.2, 3.3, and 4.2 in "World History: Medieval and Modern Times AND Lesson 7, Sections 3-7, Lesson 8 and Lesson 9 in "History Alive."

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1
What is known as the migration that Muhammad took from Mecca to Yathrib (renamed Medina)?
Sunnah
Qur'an
Alms
Hijrah
2
As the Bible is to Catholics, the _____________ is to Muslims.
Sunnah
Qur'an
Allah
Hijrah
3
What do most mosques have in their architectural design?
Statues
Minarets
An outside tower for calling people to prayer.
A fountain for washing before prayers
4
Why is the Qu'ran so important to Muslims?
It shows the teachings of Allah and was turned into law.
It was created by Abraham and Ishmael.
It is where Muslims pray.
It shows the life of Muhammad and his sayings.
5
Which is a cultural reason why the Arabian Empire/Muslim religion was so successful?
Muslims did not have to pay certain taxes.
Non-Muslims and Muslims were allowed to live in the land.
Islam gave a message of hope and equality.
The caliphs made wise military decisions and conquered land.
6
Which of the following is not true about Muhammad?
He was orphaned.
He was a prophet for Islam.
He is known as a messenger of God
He is worshipped as a god.
7
Which is the weakest reason why Abu Bakr was chosen as Muhammad's successor?
He was a good businessman.
He was a devout Muslim and followed Muhammad's teachings.
He was a respected member of the Muslim community.
He was Muhammad's father in law and a trusted friend.
8
What is the primary ingredient in most medicines made during the Muslim empire?
Bacteria
Holy water
Animal parts
Herbs, plants, and minerals
9
Why did the Muslim community split into the two groups: Shiites and Sunnis?
They disagreed about where to face when praying.
They disagreed about following the Qu'ran.
They disagreed about leaders being related to Muhammad.
One group wanted to require people to believe in Islam.
10
Which statement would be the BEST support to the idea that "Muhammad was a great leader?"
He was strong physically, intelligent, and a good Muslim.
He was strong in military, political, and religious ways.
He was well-liked by many people.
He made a "Night Journey" to Jerusalem and met Abraham.
11
Christians, Jews, and Muslim followers all believe in the following EXCEPT:
hell
a final judgment day
Allah
heaven
12
Which is the BEST description of Islam?
A belief system
An economic structure
A religion
A place where Muslims pray.
13
Who were considered the "People of the Book?"
Muslims and Jews
Christians and Jews
Jews only
Christians only
14
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Alms
Pilgrimage
Faith
Qur'an
15
Which of these is a governmental example of Arab culture introduced in the Muslim Empire?
Arabs took over as top officials.
People bought goods with Arab coins.
Arabic Language
The Empire expanded its land, including a variety of people.
16
A follower of the Islamic religion is called:
Sunni
Allah
Islam
Muslim
17
Why does Muslim artwork not have people or animals in it?
Muhammad was not important.
They couldn't draw them very well.
They did not want anyone to worship those things.
Animals were considered evil.
18
What were the Muslims', especially Al-Kwarizmi's, great contribution to mathematics?
The use of Arabic numbers
Algebra
Spread the use of the "zero"
All of the above
19
A ruler of the Muslim community is known as a...
sunni
caliph
Shiite
prophet
20
Which of the following is a Muslim contribution to geography?
Surgery
Astrolabe
Poetry
Calligraphy

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