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