The majority of African Muslim states were established in northern Africa because

the Sahara acted as a geographical barrier to its spread.

The greatest outside threat to the Muslim empire was the

Mongol advance across central Asia.

One important factor in the decline of the Muslim empire was

the fighting that arose over succession.

Because of the hostile desert environment, Arab tribes were nomadic and

ruled independently by a chosen sheikh.

What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?

He was the last and greatest of the prophets.

the religion of Islam split between the Shiites and Sunnis in 680 CE over the issue of

succession, or who would take over.

The Crusades had little lasting effect on Southwest Asia, but it did lead to

centuries of mistrust between Christians and Muslims.

How did Muslim scholars in Baghdad's House of Wisdom help preserve European culture?

The translated classical Greek texts into Arabic.

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The Spread of Islam

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1
The majority of African Muslim states were established in northern Africa because
Lake Victoria became a barrier.
the Sahara acted as a geographical barrier to its spread.
The Limpopo River facilitated trade and helped its spread.
the Congo Basin made cultural diffusion impossible.
2
According to the Quran, the struggle in the way of God is known as a
shari'ah.
pillar.
hajj.
jihad.
3
The greatest outside threat to the Muslim empire was the
military forces of ancient Egypt.
Christian Crusades to retake the Holy Land.
Hindu extremists from ancient India.
Mongol advance across central Asia.
4
One important factor in the decline of the Muslim empire was
the sack of Rome by the Visigoths.
the fighting that arose over succession.
the success of the Christian Crusades.
the Hun invasions.
5
What activity led to the narrow band of Muslim control in East Africa?
banking
farming
hunting
trade
6
Who led Muslim forces to retake Jerusalem from the Christian crusaders in the Third Crusade?
Muhammad
Alexius I
Saladin
Justinian
7
One of the Five Pillars of Islam, the _____ is a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Pillar
shari'ah
dar al Islam
Hajj
8
The major duties required of all Muslims are called
the Five Pillars of Islam.
Sunni Islam.
dar al Islam.
the shari'ah.
9
Because of the hostile desert environment, Arab tribes were nomadic and
ruled independently by a chosen sheikh.
successful with their farming techniques.
collectively ruled by a strong central government.
hostile to the spread of Islam.
10
The Arabian Peninsula took on new importance in the 5th and 6th centuries as a result of
Arab tribes were nomadic.
the Silk Road.
the spread of Christianity into the region.
the caravan trade.
11
Because Muslims wanted to know the exact direction of Mecca, they made significant advances in
ship-building technologies.
astronomy.
developing trade routes.
painting portraits.
12
The religion of Islam first arose
on the Arabian peninsula.
in northern Africa.
very early in Mesopotamia.
in Israel.
13
Which of the following was NOT advanced under the Muslim empire because it is discouraged?
portraiture
trade
calligraphy
astronomy
14
What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?
He was the first and only prophet of God.
He was the last and greatest of the prophets.
He was the only son of Allah.
He was a combination of God, Allah, and man.
15
the religion of Islam split between the Shiites and Sunnis in 680 CE over the issue of
the Five Pillars of Islam.
succession, or who would take over.
the role of Jesus and Moses in Islam.
polytheism.
16
After Muhammad's death, scholars drew up a set of practical laws to regulate daily lives called
dar al Islam.
the shari'ah.
the Hajj.
Shiite Islam.
17
The Battle of Tours ended
Muslim control of the Arabian peninsula.
Arab expansion into Europe.
Arab expansion into Africa.
Muslim control of the Indian sub-continent.
18
The Crusades had little lasting effect on Southwest Asia, but it did lead to
lasting Christian control of Israel, even to this day.
a healthy relationship between Christians and Muslims.
Muslim control of Turkey and eastern Europe.
centuries of mistrust between Christians and Muslims.
19
How did Muslim scholars in Baghdad's House of Wisdom help preserve European culture?
They built the Great Mosque at Cordoba.
The translated classical Greek texts into Arabic.
They exempted Europeans from paying taxes.
The chose not to conquer Europe.
20
Most Muslims today practice which branch of Islam?
Iraqi
Sunni
Shiite/Shi'a
Iranian

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