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He was a mathmetician who pioneered the study of Algebra
Akbar the Great
Shah Abbas
Suleiman The Magnificent
Al-Khwarizmi
2
How do the beliefs of Shiite and Sunni Muslims differ?
Shiites are followers of Muhammad’s son-in-law, Ali.
Sunnis seek God through mysticism and elaborate rituals.
Shiites believe that a caliph has no prophetic functions.
Sunnis are followers of Muhammad’s son-in-law, Ali.
3
A magnificent Muslim structure built as a tomb for Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Shah Jahan
Topkapi Palace
Taj Mahal
Hagia sophia
Suleymanye mosque
4
According to the Quran, fair, defensive warfare is a jihad, which means
"the divine will of Allah."
"forgiveness to all who oppose us."
"borrowing for the sake of Allah."
"struggle in the way of God."
5
A place of worship for Muslims is known as a:
Mineret
Church
Mosque
Temple
6
Mecca became the holiest city in Islam because that is where Muhammad
wrote the original Sharia.
died and was buried in a splendid tomb.
organized the first community of Muslims.
rededicated the Kaaba to Allah.
7
Which of the following is a key belief, or duty, of Islam?
A priest should mediate between the people and God.
The professed belief in God, Allah
Sins should be washed away through baptism.
The Quran may be read by Muslims in any language.
8
After Muhammad’s death, Muslim scholars drew up the
shari’ah
, which is
a law code derived from the Quran
a collection teachings that was added to the Quran
also known as the Six Pillars of Islam
an elaborate burial ritual performed at Muslim funerals
9
A great leader of the Ottoman empire who ruled during the height of the empire
Suleiman
Akbar
Osman
Shah Abbas
10
According to Islamic belief, Muhammad is
the son of Allah, similar to Jesus.
an angel.
the prophet of Allah.
the reincarnation of Moses.
11
Muslim mystics who sought communion with God through meditation and fasting were called
Shiites
shahs
Sufis
Sunnis
12
Which of the Five Pillars of Islam must be done five times each day?
almsgiving
fasting
prayer
pilgrimage
13
Muslims believe the sacred word of God as revealed to Muhammad is contained in the
shariah
Quran
Hadith
Dawah
14
In 1453, after defeating the Byzantines, the Ottomans moved their capital to
Constantinople
Delhi
Damascus
Baghdad
15
This was the capital of the Abbasid Empire, called the "City of Peace"
Baghdad
Damascus
Cairo
Cordoba
16
the name for a successor to Muhammad
caliph
sultan
rajah
shah
17
How did the famous Persian physician Ibn Sina (Avicenna) improve the practice of medicine?
He compiled a huge encyclopedia of medical knowledge
He set up a system of hospitals throughout the Muslim empire
He developed a series of diagnostic tests for physicians
He suggested treating the mind as well as the body
18
For Muslims, obeying Allah’s will means following
the Twelve Tables.
the Ten Commandments.
the Golden Rule.
the Five Pillars of Islam.
19
During the Abbasid dynasty, the council that advised the caliph was led by a minister known as
general
sultan
Quran
vizier
20
What was true about paintings by Muslim artists?
Their work was not influenced much by Islamic beliefs.
They did not portray human figures in religious art.
They were forbidden to create works with secular themes.
Their work was limited to paintings on canvas.
21
Which of the following rulers created a dramatic growth in arts and sciences?
the Abbasids
the Umayyads
the Byzantines
the Fatimids
22
Many lower-caste Hindus in India converted to Islam because
Islam taught that all believers were equal.
they wanted to escape the tax on Hindus.
they wanted jobs in the Muslim government.
Muslim sultans killed those who refused to convert.
23
When Muslims conquered a new land, they often
adopted the beliefs of the conquered people.
looted and burned conquered cities.
forced the conquered people to convert to Islam.
imposed a special tax on non-Muslims.
24
One of the Five Pillars of Islam, the hajj is
a public prayer on Friday at midday to worship Allah.
the observation of the holy month of fasting
a pilgrimage to Mecca.
one’s duty to give alms to the poor and unfortunate.
25
The Umayyad dynasty was replaced by the
the Abbasids
the Byzantines
the Ottomans
the bedouins
