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