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Social Studies 7 Final (chapters 7-9)
Social Studies 7 Final (chapters 7-9)
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1
What are Muslims forbidden to do under shari’ah?
Ritual washings
Pray outside of a mosque
Drink alcohol, eat pork or gamble
Fight in a war
2
How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?
As wandering preachers, they attracted converts.
As a ruling family, they conquered new lands.
As wealthy traders, they spread Arab ideas.
As scholars, they translated the Qur'an into other languages
3
The “farewell” day related to Hajj is referred to as…
Mosque
Eid-al-Fitr
Eid al-Adha
Hijrah
4
The fifth pillar of Islam is called _____________________.
Shahadah
Salat
Hajj
Zakat
5
Why is the Qur’an the holy book of Islam?
It tells the story of Muhammad's life and death.
It records the history of the Arabs and the spread of Islam.
It is a collection of sermons by the prophet Muhammad.
It records the words of God spoken by Gabriel.
6
Which of these countries has a legal system that strictly follows shari'ah?
Egypt
Iran
Turkey
Pakistan
7
What advantage did acceptance of the Arabic language provide?
Muslim and Christian leaders spoke the same language and worked together.
The Arabic language expressed philosophical ideas better other languages.
Sharing the same language slowed down the process of cultural diffusion.
Scholars in Europe, North Africa, and Middle East shared ideas easily.
8
According to Islamic teachings, what did the angel Gabriel tell Muhammad to do?
teach monotheism
write down the most important laws
defeat the Syrian rulers
flee to the deserts of North Africa
9
Which two areas were the most advances made by Muslims in the field of science?
Astronomy and zoology
Earth science and geology
Physics and chemistry
Biology and psychology
10
Why is Jerusalem holy to Muslims?
Muhammad rose to heaven during the night journey there
None of the above
The great Temple once stood there
They pray toward the city
11
Why did Muslims who conquered non-Muslims usually leave them free to practice their own religion?
The caliphs were afraid the people might rebel.
Tradition said that faith came only through suffering
Islam did not permit taking its followers as slaves.
The Qur'an forbade forcing others to convert.
12
Which question separated the Sunnis from the Shi’ah?
Must a caliph be descended from Muhammad?
Is it wise to expand the empire?
Should religious pictures of humans be permitted?
Should nonbelievers be punished?
13
Dams and aqueducts would provide water for households, mills, and fields due to the very dry environment.
False
True
14
Islam is the ________________ largest religion in the world.
third
fifth
fourth
second
15
The third pillar of Islam is called _____________________.
Siyam
Hajj
Shahadah
Zakat
16
A refusal to do business with an organization or group
Siege
Conquest
Boycott
Strategy
17
How many times a day do Muslims pray?
5
1
8
4
18
Polo was most common among wealthy Muslims because they used horses.
False
True
19
Some countries use Islamic law and others do not. What does this show about Islamic culture?
It is based on the Qur'an
It has no rules for behavior.
It varies from place to place.
It expanded through conquest.
20
The second pillar of Islam is called _____________________.
Zakat
Hajj
Salat
Jihad
21
Medieval Muslims adapted and improved the astrolabe to use for
irrigation
navigation
printing
defense
22
What is the traditional goal of jihad?
to bring about peace
to overcome challenges
to succeed in business
to attract followers
23
The first pillar of Islam is called _____________________.
Shahadah
Siyam
Shari'ah
Salat
24
I am important in mathematics. I came to from India. My name comes from an Arabic word.
division
zero
calculus
number
25
How was the field of medicine adapted/ changed by Muslims?
Developed new techinques for operations
Established hospitals
Developed medications to help heal/clean wounds
All of the above
26
How were mosques and cathedrals similar?
They were both oriented toward the holiest cities of their faith.
They both expressed religious faith and the art of their builders.
They both made use of similar designs and materials in their construction.
They both provided mats and carpets for worshippers to sit on the floor.
27
The fourth pillar of Islam is called _____________________.
Hajj
Zakat
Siyam
Jihad
28
What was the advantage of the Arabic number system?
It allowed people to write very small numbers.
It was easier to do calculations.
It wrote out fractions as words instead of using symbols.
It had no concept of zero.
29
If people lived in remote villages, they did not have access to any sort of medical treatment and had to suffer.
True
False
30
What is the purpose of a qiblah compass?
It shows Muslims how many lines to form when they pray
It tells Muslims which Qur'an verses to recite
It helps Muslims locate the direction of Makkah.
It helps Muslims find the location of the nearest mosque.
31
What is the difference between the Qur’an and the Sunnah?
The Quran provides commands, the Sunnah explains how to perform commands
The Quran explains the five Pillars of Islam, the Sunnah explains Jihad
The Sunnah provides commands, the Qur’an explains how to perform commands
The Quran describes how to accomplish Hajj and the Sunnah provides shari’ah
32
To which question would Muslims answer “Muhammad”?
Who is the messenger of God?
Who is God in human form?
Who was God's warrior on Earth?
Who was an angel sent by God?
33
Accounts that provided written evidence of Muhammad's Sunnah through his own words, deeds, and examples.
Hadith
Minaret
Shari'ah
Muezzin
34
This text told stories throughout many Muslim places, describing tales of travel and adventure.
Jihad
Arabian Nights
Hadith
Shari'ah
35
What is an example of the "greater jihad?"
obeying parents when you may not want to
continuing a bad habit
not praying enough
fighting in a war
36
What geographic feature made Makkah a wealthy city?
location on trade routes
deep mountain forests
oasis water for agriculture
sheltered harbor
37
A military action in which a place is surrounded and cut off to force those inside to surrender
Siege
Boycott
Strategy
Conquest
38
The word Muslim means one who
practices kindness toward all.
follows Muhammad.
surrenders to God.
preaches the one true faith.
39
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
40
The Muslims learned how to make paper from the Chinese. What is one result of this discovery?
the growth of Muslim literature
the development of Muslim weaponry
the flourishing of Muslim architecture
the expansion of Muslim empires
41
Why did Muslims honor calligraphers above all other artists?
Muslim leaders were all trained calligraphers
Calligraphers were the only Muslims who knew how to read and write.
Calligraphers had more training than any other artists in the Muslim world.
Muslims believed only calligraphy was worthy to record the words of God.
42
What is said to have happened on Muhammad’s Night Journey?
He fled from Makkah to another city for safety.
A winged horse took him to Jerusalem.
He met an angel in a cave near his home.
He visited his sleeping followers just before he died.
43
Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?
Most Muslims today live there.
Muhammad moved there with his followers.
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire.
44
Which is NOT in the Quran as a term for fighting under Jihad?
do NOT destroy property
do NOT honor agreements with enemies
do NOT mutilate the dead bodies of enemies
do NOT harm women, children, elderly, and civilians
45
Islam teaches that Jews and Christians are “People of the Book” because they
like to tell stories in their worship.
follow the same rules of daily life.
believe in education for everyone
have holy writings given by God.
