Why would a Muslim say the following: "There is no god but God"?

to affirm their belief in monotheism

The fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage. How is it different from the other pillars?

It is required only once in a lifetime

Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?

It was the birthplace of Muhammad

How did Muslims contribute to European knowledge of Plato and Aristotle?

They preserved and translated Greek texts

What action by Muhammad in Medina made that city important to his followers?

He lived there while he drew more people to Islam

What would you most likely see if you went to Mecca during the hajj?

millions of Muslims from all around the world

What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Mecca?

The rich should share their wealth

Why is the Qur'an the holy book of Islam?

It records the words of God spoken by the angel Gabriel

Why are 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 called Arabic numbers?

because of how they are written

Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have much in common including

the same people in their sacred texts

Islam teaches that Jews and Christians are "People of the Book" because they

have holy writings given by God

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1
What did leaders of Spain, during the Inquisition, accuse Muslims and Jews of doing?
refusing to participate in the Crusades
supporting the wrong pope
mixing with true believers
practicing their old religion
2
Why would a Muslim say the following: "There is no god but God"?
to affirm their belief in monotheism
to emphasize their involvement in the jihad
to follow the laws of the Shari'ah
to dishonor Muhammad's son
3
What did Muslims lose as a result of the Reconquista?
their political unity
their armed forces
their land in Spain
their merchant wealth
4
Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by
a central government
a single social class
a common language
a belief in one God
5
The fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage. How is it different from the other pillars?
It can be done by large groups
It is required only once in a lifetime
It is a duty of every Muslim
It is based on teachings in the Qur'an
6
Which of these might you see in a work Islamic art?
flowering vines
thirsty camels
smiling children
herds of goats
7
Chess was probably invented in India. Muslims learned the game and improved it. This process is
evolution
innovation
promotion
adaptation
8
Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?
Most Muslims live there today
Muhammad moved there with his followers
It was the birthplace of Muhammad
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire
9
How did Muslims contribute to European knowledge of Plato and Aristotle?
They met with Catholics to discuss philosophy
They taught in universities in Europe
They preserved and translated Greek texts
They painted beautiful pictures on ancient philosophers
10
What action by Muhammad in Medina made that city important to his followers?
He prayed with Abraham, Moses, and Jesus
He lived there while he drew more people to Islam
He tore down the city walls and destroyed ancient shrines
He delivered his Last Sermon, announcing he would retire
11
What is the traditional goal of jihad?
to attract followers
to succeed in business
to overcome challenges
to bring about peace
12
a chart listing the Five Pillars of Islam would include which of the following?
Observe the Sabbath
Give to the needy
Honor your parents
Study the Qur'an
13
Why do mosques all over the world have fresh, flowing water?
as a symbol of an oasis
for drinking during a fast
for washing before prayer
as a way to understand God
14
What would you most likely see if you went to Mecca during the hajj?
white doves, released to rise to heaven
the rebuilding of the Ka'bah, a sacred shrine
millions of Muslims from all around the world
the ritual anointing of a new imam
15
Why is Jerusalem holy to Muslims?
They pray toward the city
Gabriel instructed them to honor it
Muhammad rose to heaven there
It was the headquarters of the empire
16
The word Muslim means one who
surrenders to God
preaches the one true faith
follows Muhammad
practices kindness toward all
17
To which question would Muslims answer, "Muhammad"?
Who was God's warrior on Earth?
Who is God in human form?
Who is the messenger of God?
Who was an angel sent by God?
18
What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Mecca?
Women should have more rights
The rich should share their wealth
Trade with unbelievers was wrong
Children should learn to read
19
What geographic feature made Mecca a wealthy city?
deep mountain forests
location on trade routes
oasis water for agriculture
sheltered harbor
20
I am important in math. I came to Muslim lands from India. My name comes from Arabic. What am I
calculus
zero
number
division
21
For Muslims, praying five times a day is an act that emphasizes
discipline
courage
fairness
kindness
22
Why is the Qur'an the holy book of Islam?
It records the words of God spoken by the angel Gabriel
It tells the story of Muhammad's life and death
It records the history of the Arabs and the spread of Islam
It is a collection of sermons by the prophet Muhammad
23
Why are 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 called Arabic numbers?
because they cannot be divided
because they are odd numbers
because they are all prime numbers
because of how they are written
24
Who could get treatment in medieval Muslim hospitals?
poor workers
only the wealthy
nobody but pilgrims
anyone
25
Medieval Muslims adapted and improved the astrolabe to use for
defense
navigation
printing
irrigation
26
How is daily life different for Muslims during Ramadan?
They do not eat during the day
They repeat the shahadah
They gather for midday prayers
They have many large parties
27
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have much in common including
the same dietary restrictions
the same people in their sacred texts
similar dress code requirements
their belief in polytheism
28
Which of these was an important result of paper making in the Muslim world?
invention of the printing press
loss of ancient manuscripts
opening of trade routes to China
rich growth of Arab literature
29
Unlike the first three Crusades, some later Crusades were primarily movements of
Eastern Orthodox knights
armed priests and monks
feudal nobles from France
poor people and children
30
Islam teaches that Jews and Christians are "People of the Book" because they
follow the same rules of daily life
like to tell stories in their worship
believe in education for everyone
have holy writings given by God
31
What took Muhammad to places beyond the Arabian peninsula?
herding the family goats
making caravan trips for trade
conquering a vast empire
searching for a wife
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How did the Muslim empire treat Jews and Christians differently from Muslims?
It made them leave the empire
It outlawed use of their prayers
It burned their houses of worship
It charged them extra taxes

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