Unit 3 Cantrell World History

Question 1

Which Muslim scholar pioneered the study of algebra & wrote the book that became textbook for European mathematics?

Accepted Answer

al-Khwārizmī

Question 2

(SSWH5d) Which Muslim scholar was a famous philosopher that is also considered the “father of modern medicine”?

Accepted Answer

Ibn Sina

Question 3

What are the three monotheistic faiths?

Accepted Answer

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

Question 4

The great traveler Ibn Battuta set off on his first major pilgrimage to Mecca, otherwise known as?

Accepted Answer

hajj

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of religious syncretism?

Accepted Answer

Traditional African beliefs blending with Islam.

Question 6

(SSWH5a) Which of the following is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Jihad-must fight for Islam

Question 7

What network transported goods such as gold, salt, and slaves across the African continent?

Accepted Answer

Trans-Saharan Trade Route

Question 8

What caused the decline of Ghana?

Accepted Answer

struggle for power between different leaders

Question 9

The statements above are from what text?

Accepted Answer

Quran

Question 10

Which group is being described in the above diagram?

Accepted Answer

Sunni

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