What would you most likely see if you went to Mecca during hajj?

millions of Muslims from all around the world

Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have much in common including

the same people in their sacred texts.

Which statement describes the effect of the Crusades on Jews?

They were persecuted throughout Europe.

Islam split over which issue?

Should the Caliph be a descendent of Muhammad

How is daily life different for Muslims during Ramadan?

They do not eat during the day.

What is said to have happened on Muhammad’s Night Journey?

A winged horse-like creature took him to Jerusalem.

a house of worship built by Abraham

How did Muslims contribute to European knowledge of Plato and Aristotle?

They preserved and translated Greek texts.

Which is the best example of cultural diffusion?

Muslims spread the Chinese craft of paper making to Europe.

Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?

It was the birthplace of Muhammad.

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1
Pope Urban called for the Crusades at the Council of ....
Urbania
Elrond
Constantinople
Clermont
2
What would you most likely see if you went to Mecca during hajj?
millions of Muslims from all around the world
the ritual anointing of a new imam
the rebuilding of the Ka'bah, a sacred shrine
white doves, released to rise to heaven
3
Going against Salah al-Din was the leader of the Crusaders:
Napoleon
Attila the Hun
Richard the Lionheart
Alexander the Great
4
What is the Shari’ah?
A native dance
A style of calligraphy
A form of Muslim law
A religious school
5
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have much in common including
the same people in their sacred texts.
their belief in polytheism.
similar dress code requirements.
the same dietary restrictions.
6
Muhammad's wife was named:
Gabrielle
Khadijah
Fatima
Messina
7
the Muslim capital city in Spain was
Cadiz
Barcelona
Cordoba
Madrid
8
In the 11th century Palestine came under the control of the
Mongols
Seljuks
Roman
Safavids
9
Which branch of Muslim has the higher population today?
Sunni
Shi'ite
10
Which statement describes the effect of the Crusades on Jews?
They joined Christians to fight the Muslims.
Many of them tried to escape to Palestine.
They were persecuted throughout Europe.
Their numbers grew as Christians converted.
11
Al-Khwarizmi is known for creating which form of Mathematics?
Calculus
Algebra
Geometry
Statistics
12
Islam split over which issue?
Should they pray 3 times a day instead of 5
Should the Caliph be a descendent of Muhammad
Should religious pictures of humans be allowed
Should Mecca be the holy city
13
How is daily life different for Muslims during Ramadan?
They gather for midday prayers.
They repeat the shahadah.
They have many large parties.
They do not eat during the day.
14
What is said to have happened on Muhammad’s Night Journey?
A winged horse-like creature took him to Jerusalem.
He fled from Mecca to another city for safety.
He visited his sleeping followers just before he died.
He met an angel in a cave near his home.
15
The third Pillar of Islam is zakat, which means “purification.” Muslims observe this pillar by
confessing their sins in public.
not eating after sunset.
washing each other's feet.
sharing their wealth.
16
Why do mosques all over the world have fresh, flowing water?
for washing before prayer
as a symbol of an oasis
for drinking during a fast
as a way to understand God
17
After the first four caliphs, what changed in the Muslim empire?
Egyptian nomads took power.
The Qur'an was respected.
Islam split into two branches.
Leaders stopped making war.
18
Which Pope called for the Crusades
Joseph
Leo
Francis
Urban
19
Which King was behind the Reconquista
Justinian
Henry
Ferdinand
Richard
20
What is the Ka'bah?
a cave where the angel Gabriel appeared to Muhammad
a house of worship built by Abraham
a mosque containing Muhammad's tomb
a holy book of Islam
21
Muslim expansion was stopped in France at the Battle of
Tours
Monaco
Paris
Waterloo
22
The word for Muslim ruler is:
Umar
Hajj
Khan
Caliph
23
How did Muslims contribute to European knowledge of Plato and Aristotle?
They met with Catholics to discuss philosophy.
They preserved and translated Greek texts.
They taught in universities in Europe.
They painted beautiful pictures of ancient philosophers.
24
Which is the best example of cultural diffusion?
Muslim architects built mosques with minarets.
Muslim cities along major trade routes grew wealthy.
Muslims face toward Mecca when they pray.
Muslims spread the Chinese craft of paper making to Europe.
25
A famous board game in medieval Muslim culture was:
Checkers
Chess
Backgammon
Monopoly
26
Why is Jerusalem holy to Muslims?
They pray toward the city.
Muhamad first heard from Gabriel there.
Muhammad rose to heaven there.
Gabriel instructed them to honor it.
27
Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire.
Muhammad moved there with his followers.
Most Muslims today live there.
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
28
What is the traditional goal of jihad?
to bring about peace
to overcome challenges
to succeed in business
to attract followers
29
On _________ Muslims gather at a mosque for midday congregational prayer.
Sunday
Saturday
Friday
Monday
30
What city was the focus of Christians during the Crusades?
Antioch
Constantinople
Edessa
Jerusalem
31
Who was the great sultan that unified Muslims during the Third Crusade
Al-Khwarizmi
Salah al-Din
Timur Lang
Abu-Bakr
32
During Hajj, Muslims circle the Kabah how many times?
5
4
6
7
33
For Muslims, praying five times a day is an act that emphasizes
courage.
fairness.
kindness.
discipline.

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