Mod. 8 - Islam & Islamic Empires

Question 1

Which of the following is the Islamic Holy text?

Accepted Answer

The Quran

Question 2

What do Christianity,Judaism, & Islam all have in common? I know you had a similar question!

Accepted Answer

The same God

Question 3

All of the following were characteristics of the Islamic Golden Age, except

Accepted Answer

Jumping off of high mountaintops for fun

Question 4

Many of the Golden Age achievements of the Muslims were in the area of

Accepted Answer

Math & Science

Question 5

Muslims were successful conquerors for all of the following reasons except

Accepted Answer

The Muslims gave up easily

Question 6

In which direction do most Muslims pray?

Accepted Answer

East

Question 7

Which empire in world history was the largest?

Accepted Answer

The Muslims

Question 8

All of the following are part of the Five Pillars of Islam except

Accepted Answer

Dancing to honor God

Question 9

Where did Islam originate? (start)

Accepted Answer

Mecca

Question 10

What is the hajj?

Accepted Answer

A trip to Mecca

Question 11

Who was the founder of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Mohammed

Question 12

Muslims express their faith in all of the following ways except

Accepted Answer

Worshiping Idols

Question 13

Judaism, Islam, & Christianity all share a belief in

Accepted Answer

Monotheism

Question 14

Who did the Ottomans defeat in 1453?

Accepted Answer

The Byzantines

Question 15

Which mathematic specialty was developed during the Muslim Golden Age?

Accepted Answer

Algebra

Question 16

What observation can you make about the Ottoman Empire using this map?

Accepted Answer

was strategically located between Europe & Asia

Question 17

True or false? The relationship between Muslims and Hindus in India was always peaceful.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

True or False? During the Muslim Golden Age, the Muslims practiced religious toleration.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both

Accepted Answer

Provide a guide to moral & ethical behavior

Question 20

The major divide between the Sunni and Shiite Muslims is about

Accepted Answer

Who should become ruler

Questions 20