Rise of Islam

Question 1

Which empire conquered Constantinople?

Accepted Answer

Ottoman Empire

Question 2

After Constantinople was captured the Hagia Spohia became a

Accepted Answer

Mosque

Question 3

After Muhammad’s death, the title given to Islam’s highest leaders were:

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Caliph

Question 4

Merchants in Mecca rejected Muhammads teachings because they didn't want to lose money & power.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Arabia’s geography was ideal for:

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Trade

Question 6

Which of the 5 Pillars is observed specifically during Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

fasting

Question 7

Arabia’s temperature rarely reached 100 degrees.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

A mosque is:

Accepted Answer

Islamic place of worship

Question 9

Early Muslim scholars enhanced which of the following disciplines?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 10

Tolerance is a synonym for

Accepted Answer

Acceptance

Question 11

The Safavids

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All of the above

Question 12

Muslims believe Muhammad to be...

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God's prophet

Question 13

This leader conquered Constantinople

Accepted Answer

Mehmed

Question 14

Which of the following is not an Islamic belief?

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Muhammad was the son of God

Question 15

Shariah is

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Islamic law

Question 16

What is the fundamental difference between the Sunni and the Shia?

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Shias believe Caliphs should be descendants of Muhammed

Question 17

All Muslims are supposed to make a pilgrimage to

Accepted Answer

Mecca

Question 18

Believers in Islam are

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Muslims

Question 19

The Ottoman Empire reached its height under

Accepted Answer

Suleyman

Question 20

Muslims called Moors ruled parts of ______________ for 700 years.

Accepted Answer

Spain

Question 21

In what way is the Qur’an similar to holy books from other religions (Christianity, Judaism)?

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It describes guidelines for moral behavior

Question 22

How did the Muslims show their religious tolerance?

Accepted Answer

Living peacefully among diverse populations

Question 23

An oasis is...

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wet, fertile area in a dessert

Question 24

What was the religion that Muhammad introduced to the world?

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Islam

Question 25

A building for Muslim prayer was called a jihad.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 26

Muslims believe that the Bible sets the guidelines for daily Muslim life.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 27

Muhammad first became accepted as a leader in

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Medina

Question 28

The people of Mecca accepted Islam...

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After several years of fighting

Question 29

Caliph Abu Bakr unified what region that later became the center of the first Islamic Empire?

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Arabian Peninsula

Question 30

What kind of encyclopedia was written by Muslims, and then used in Europe, written in English?

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Medical Encyclopedia

Question 31

Janissaries were:

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Christian slaves that converted to Islam

Question 32

Muslim economy was mostly dependent on:

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Trade

Question 33

A caravan is

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group of traders that travel together

Question 34

Which of the following was true regarding Muslim art?

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Often it was constructed with complex patterns

Question 35

Muhammad’s teachings asked for Muslims to treat both rich and poor people as equals.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 36

The Sunnah...

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Both of the above

Question 37

Why do geographers call Arabia a “crossroads” location?

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Trade routes linking Africa, Asia, and Europe run through it

Question 38

A religious journey to Mecca was called a jihad.

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False

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