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Why is Ibn Rushd considered to be one of the greatest Muslim philosophers?
He translated Persian & Indian philosophical works to Arabic
He wrote The Guide for the Perplexed
The philosophy of Aristotle&the ethics of Islam were similar
He preserved Greek and Roman philosophical writings
2
Suleyman the Magnificent sought to improve government by promoting people who were _________.
qualified
wealthy
popular
related
3
The Ottoman Empire began a long decline with the weak rule of __________________.
Timur
Mehmed
Selim II
Mehmed II
4
The illustration of living images was discouraged in Islamic art, so Muslims excelled in _____.
Astronomy
Philosophy
Mosaic
Calligraphy
5
When the Ottomans conquered a region, Muslims were expected to serve in the army and ____.
Make silk.
Pay money
Make contributions to empire.
Buy food.
6
Why did the Ottoman Empire slowly decline following the rule of Suleyman the Magnificent?
East Asia armies raided the empire, stealing its wealth
Most sultans were weak ruler, involved in internal struggles
Christians continued the crusades trying to retake Jerusalem
A series of famines and the plague reduced the population.
7
How are Christianity and Islam similar?
the belief that Jesus is the son of God
the use of the same books of worship
the expectation of a day of judgment
the claim that Mecca is the holiest city
8
After Muhammad dies, his successor,_____, used
jihad
to further expand Muslim territory.
Abu-Bakr
Ali
Umar
Uthman
9
Which statement best characterizes Muhammad’s effort to spread his message in Mecca and Medina?
In Mecca, people embraced his teachings with no opposition.
In Mecca, Arabs were reluctant to abandon their beliefs.
In Medina, few Arabs were attracted to his preaching.
In Medina, few Arabs were attracted to his preaching.
10
Why was conquering Constantinople in 1453 vital to the success of the Ottoman Empire?
City controlled the trade route between Middle East & China.
The city was of considerable religious importance to Muslims
City controlled vital waterway between Europe & Middle East.
The city was the cultural capital of the Islamic world.
11
Rushd’s writings were controversial, combined the philosophical traditions of Islam and ______.
Byzantine
Jerusalem
Greece
Rome
12
Constantinople was a prized Ottoman possession because its the former capital of the __ Empire.
Egyptian
Byzantine
Persian
Abbasid
13
The rapid end of the Safavid Empire was a result of the cruel rule of Shah _______.
Isma'il
Safi
Abbas
Nadir
14
The death of Muhammad led to the division of Islam into two main groups, the Sunni and the ___.
Sufi
Shi'a
Shair'a
Meccans
15
How was Abu-Bakr chosen to succeed Muhammad?
He was Muhammad’s first cousin.
He was appointed by a king.
He was Muhammad’s direct descendant.
He was elected by tribal tradition.
16
Muslims relied on __________________ to determine the direction of Mecca.
Scientists
Astronomers
Artists
Philosophers
17
The racial blending of Spanish and Aztec people resulted in the creation of the _____ culture.
Vedic
Muslim
Mestizo
Russian
18
Which one of Suleyman the Magnificent’s achievements had the most lasting influence?
His military conquered Hungarian and Austrian lands.
His navy controlled trade along the North African coast.
He condemned imprisonment without a trial.
He created a well-trained army called the Janissaries.
19
How did trade routes influence religion in Mecca?
Pilgrims began to abandon the worship of many gods.
Missionaries converted most Arabs to Judaism.
Travelers brought different spiritual traditions.
Christians introduced polytheism to the inhabitants.
20
Which development occurred with the Spanish conquest of Mexico?
the creation of Swahili
the spread of Hinduism
the rise of Russian Orthodox Christianity
the evolution of Mestizo culture
21
Why did Nadir Shah Afshar reign for a short time?
He was killed by his own troops.
He abdicated in favor of one of his sons.
He died of a disease contracted on campaign.
He was overthrown by one of his generals.
22
Which of the following is a long-lasting effect of the Battle of Chaldiran?
It established the modern border between Iraq and Iran.
It led to the destruction of Baghdad by the Safavids.
The Ottomans adopted the use of cannons for siege warfare.
It forced conversion of Christians and Sunnis to Shi’a Islam
23
How did Muslims use science in the worship of Allah?
Scholars translated works of ancient mathematicians
Doctors experimented curing certain ailments and diseases.
Astronomer recorded the movement of stars predict the future
Mathematicians calculated time of day pray five times daily
24
Muhammad found people of ____ hostile to his teachings, feared lost status as place of worship.
Medina
Yathrib
Jerusalem
Mecca
25
Which event led to the division of Islam into two main groups?
The rise of the Sufi
the fall of the Umayyads
the rise of the Abbasids
the death of Ali
26
How were the Ottomans successful in battle?
Armies relied on professional soldiers who were paid.
Used slaves as infantry, increasing the size of their armies
Military relied on fast horses instead of slower camels.
Majority of troops used guns/cannons instead of bows/arrows.
27
In medieval Islamic society, women could own ________ and obtain an ____________.
Property, Education
Had fewer rights than European women.
Could divorce their husbands easily.
Become political and military leaders.
28
The Abbasids moved their capital to ____ for its central location and ability to control trade.
Jerusalem
Baghdad
Mecca
Medina
29
Which statement describes the Abbasid Empire between the eighth and thirteenth centuries?
Rulers wealthy by controlling trade between Asia and Europe.
It united Muslims throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Trade was difficult because of different currencies.
Founded cities in south Spain that became centers of culture
30
Isma’il’s destruction of the_____community in caused Selim the Grim to kill Shi’ites in return.
Safi
Sunni
Greek
Roman
31
Jews, Christians, and Muslims, each religion claims ___ to be its common ancestor.
Abraham
Gabriel
Jesus
Muhammad
32
Why were Muslims discouraged from illustrating living beings in their artwork?
Believed the Ten Commandments prohibited painting of humans.
Only Allah could create humans, their images were avoided.
Artists had not mastered ability to paint animals very well.
Images of animals were evil, used in worship of other gods.
33
While trade routes were used by merchants, ____also used them to travel to the Ka’aba in Mecca.
Byzantine Soldiers
Persian Officials
religious pilgrims
nomadic herders
34
Expected to be obedient to their husband/father, _____women had economic rights in Middle Ages.
European
Chinese
Muslim
Indian
