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Merchants were well respected in Muslim culture because they

Muslim tradition claims Muhammad starting preaching when

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1
Muslim tradition claims Muhammad starting preaching when
he heard a voice
he saw the Kaaba
after he was chosen by caliphs
his father appointed him leader of the faith
2
Merchants were well respected in Muslim culture because they
were born into the upper class
held high government positions
created wealth and were skilled in business
also served as religious leaders
3
What general statement about Arab shipbuilding is true?
It was flawless
The Quran gives instructions how to build a ship
It has strengths and weaknesses
The lateen sail was the only Arab invention of note
4
What was the greatest contribution from the Muslim world?
Arts
Math and science
Medicine
Literature
5
What skill is specifically mentioned in the Quran?
Rowing
Sailing
Shipbuilding
Navigation
6
This invention made ships more maneuverable?
Shipbuilding
Lateen sail
Stern rudder
Navigation
7
How did the harsh desert climate affect the early Arabs who lived there?
They became merchants and traders
They formed tribes to help them survive
They lived in caves
They moved closer to Asia Minor
8
Arabic numbers that were passed on to Europeans by Persian and Arab scholars were actually borrowed from which culture?
Roman
Greek
Hindu
Chinese
9
What invention made Portugese ventures possible?
Navigation
Lateen sail
Stern rudder
Shipbuilding
10
Islam teaches that Christians and Jews
are also Muslims
believe in false Gods
are people who follow sacred writings
need to be conquered