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

It is required only once in a lifetime.

How is daily life different for Muslims during Ramadan?

They do not eat during the day.

How did Muslims use technology to meet the challenges of living in a dry land?

dams and aqueducts to provide water for them

Why has Ibn Sina been called “the prince of physicians”?

He wrote a widely used textbook.

The Fifth Pillar of Islam is hajj, which is

a pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah.

the ninth month of the Islamic calendar

Why is Baghdad important?

It was the capital of the Abbasid caliphate

How did Sufism influence Muslim literature?

They expressed their deep religious devotion through poetry.

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

because of how they are written

Why did Muslims honor calligraphers above all other artists?

Only calligraphy was worthy to record the words of God.

How did Muslim hospitals deal with patients who had diseases that others could catch?

They put them in separate wards away from other patients.

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1
The Muslims' great experience with trade helped advance their knowledge of
history
geography
agriculture
psychology
2
The fifth Pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage. How is it different from the other pillars?
It is a duty of every Muslim.
It is based on teachings in the Qur'an.
It is required only once in a lifetime.
It is based on teachings in the Qur'an.
3
How is daily life different for Muslims during Ramadan?
They gather for midday prayers.
They repeat the shahadah.
They have many large parties.
They do not eat during the day.
4
Why do mosques all over the world have fresh, flowing water?
for washing before prayer
because they're an oasis
to better understand God
for drinking during a fast
5
How did Muslims use technology to meet the challenges of living in a dry land?
Cloud-seeding to create rain during periods of drought
Taking the salt out of seawater for irrigation & household
massive pipeline network to bring fresh water from Europe
dams and aqueducts to provide water for them
6
Muslims learned chess and improved it. Which word best describes this process?
promotion
adaptation
evolution
innovation
7
Like the ancient Greeks, Muslim philosophers tried to prove important truths using
intuition and opinion.
religious faith.
reason and logic.
primary sources.
8
Why has Ibn Sina been called “the prince of physicians”?
He was descended from Muhammad.
He treated the caliph's family.
He was very highly paid.
He wrote a widely used textbook.
9
Who could get treatment in medieval Muslim hospitals?
Poor workers
Pilgrims only
Anyone
Only the wealthy
10
According the Fourth Pillar of Islam, Muslims fast
all of the above.
as an act of self-control.
as a form of worship to God.
as a way to understand hunger.
11
The Fifth Pillar of Islam is hajj, which is
a shrine to honor God.
a pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah.
the practice of daily ritual prayer.
a mosque located in Mina.
12
What is Ramadan?
the Third Pillar of Islam
the Third Pillar of Islam
the ninth month of the Islamic calendar
the period of each day during which Muslims fast
13
What is the traditional goal of jihad?
to attract followers
to overcome challenges
to bring about peace
to succeed in business
14
To "fast" means to
drive a Lamborghini
prepare special foods.
go without food.
give money to the poor.
15
How do Muslims observe the 3rd Pillar?
washing each other's feet.
not eating after sunset.
sharing their wealth.
confessing their sins in public.
16
Which of these might you see in a work of Islamic art?
smiling children
Camels
Herds of goats
flowering vines
17
Why is Baghdad important?
It blended of Spanish and Arab culture
It was the capital of the Abbasid caliphate
It was the main center of new inventions
It was the birthplace of Muhammad
18
Which of these was an important result of paper making in the Muslim world?
loss of ancient manuscripts
invention of the printing press
opening of trade routes to China
rich growth of Arab literature
19
What do Muslims do when they practice zakat?
Pray 5x daily
Pay taxes to religious officials
Declare their faith for God
Donate money to less fortunate
20
Medieval Muslims adapted and improved the astrolabe to use for
printing
irrigation
navigation
defense
21
How did Sufism influence Muslim literature?
They expressed their deep religious devotion through poetry.
They banned it
They wrote down their famous military battles
They honored their love of history through poems
22
What was popular among wealthy because it's played on horseback, and they're a status symbol?
Wrestling
Chess
Water polo
Polo
23
Who is the messenger of God?
Ibn Sina
Muhammad
Al Razi
Ashley
24
Why are 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 called Arabic numerals?
Why are 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 called Arabic numerals?
because of their special powers
because they cannot be divided
because of how they are written
25
When would you find millions of Muslims from all around the world at Makkah?
During Ramadan
During February
During Hajj
During the New Year
26
Why did Muslims honor calligraphers above all other artists?
Calligraphers had more training than any other artists
Only calligraphy was worthy to record the words of God.
Muslim leaders were all trained calligraphers
They were the only Muslims who knew how to read and write.
27
What does praying five times a day emphasize for Muslims?
courage
kindness
discipline
fairness
28
What number comes from India and is an Arabic word?
Fifty
Zero
One hundred
Ten
29
How did Muslim hospitals deal with patients who had diseases that others could catch?
They sent them away from the hospital.
They put them in the wards with all other patients.
They treated them in medical tents behind the hospital.
They put them in separate wards away from other patients.
30
A chart listing the Five Pillars of Islam would include which of the following?
Study the Qur'an
Observe the Sabbath
Give to the needy
Honor your parents

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