Why is the Qur'an significant to Islamic belief about the afterlife?

Reveals that those who follow its laws will enter paradise

Which statement BEST explains the cause of the fall of Rome during the 5th century A.D.?

Repeated invasions by Germanic tribes weakened Roman society

How did the Silk Road contribute MOST to the development of China?

It enabled China to export luxury goods to foreign countries

Which principle of government BEST demonstrates the influence of the ancient Roman Republic?

the system of checks and balances

Which of these BEST explains a reason why the Sunnah is an important book for Muslims?

interpret parts of Qur'an & a guide 4 a proper way of life

The diffusion of aqueduct technology occurred because of which development?

the expansion of the Roman Empire

How were patricians different from other social classes in ancient Rome?

Patricians owned most of the land & held political positions

Why was Emperor Constantine historically significant to the Roman Empire?

Official policies promoted the spread of Christianity.

Which action is an example of one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

annually donating a percentage of wealth to charity

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S1 Final Review 2016

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Meso-America, China, West African Empires, Monotheistic Religions, Rome

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1
Why is the Qur'an significant to Islamic belief about the afterlife?
Reveals that those who follow its laws will enter paradise
Those who serve in a mosque = the highest level of paradise
Live a good life = be reincarnated in their next life
implies that only a few will spend their afterlife in heaven
2
1 of the lasting contributions of Rome was architecture. Which is a modern ex. of Roman arch.?
the Empire State Building
the Pentagon
the World Trade Center
the U.S. Capitol
3
How was information preserved and shared in West Africa for MOST of the region’s history?
stone carvings
pictures on cloth
writing on papyrus
oral traditions
4
•Christianity•Islam•Judaism• What do these religions have in common?
They began during the Roman Empire.
They are monotheistic faiths
They originated in the Arabian Peninsula.
They observe the Five Pillars
5
Muhammad believed and taught that he was
a messenger of God (Allah)
an angel
the son of God (Messiah)
a god
6
Which statement BEST explains the cause of the fall of Rome during the 5th century A.D.?
Repeated invasions by Germanic tribes weakened Roman society
Rome’s republic was replaced by an authoritarian dictator.
Crop famines forced many Romans to abandon the city.
Commercial interests lured many of Rome's traders 2 Carthage
7
A person is praying towards Mecca. Most likely, the person would be praying in what language?
Arabic
Greek
Latin
Hindu
8
How did the Silk Road contribute MOST to the development of China?
It enabled China to export luxury goods to foreign countries
It led China to acquire technologies from foreign countries
It allowed China to import raw materials to fuel factories
It helped China to protect its borders from foreign invaders
9
Which principle of government BEST demonstrates the influence of the ancient Roman Republic?
the system of checks and balances
the protection of equal rights
the separation of church and state
the election of a president
10
Which of these BEST explains a reason why the Sunnah is an important book for Muslims?
Offers strategies 4 resolving family issues & doing business
provides Muslims w/ info about the Torah & Christian Gospels
is a holy text that contains the true words of Allah
interpret parts of Qur'an & a guide 4 a proper way of life
11
The diffusion of aqueduct technology occurred because of which development?
the expansion of the Roman Empire
the Macedonian conquest of Asia Minor
the growth of Middle East trade
the spread of Islam in North Africa
12
Shari'ah, a combo of the Qu'ran &Sunnah, not only influenced the lives of Muslims, but was also
for religious laws
for the laws of business
for international crimes
for punishment against criminals
13
How were patricians different from other social classes in ancient Rome?
Patricians were prohibited from becoming citizens.
Patricians came from a diff. country&belonged 2 diff culture
Patricians owned most of the land & held political positions
Patricians had the poorest living conditions.
14
Why was Emperor Constantine historically significant to the Roman Empire?
Official policies promoted the spread of Christianity.
Democratic rule was established in the capital.
Merchants established contact with Islamic civilization
Overland trade routes were expanded.
15
Which action is an example of one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
acceptance of suffering as part of life
maintaining vegetarian diet as an expression of nonviolence
taking a vow of poverty
annually donating a percentage of wealth to charity
16
Which of the following is a lasting contribution made by the Romans on modern society?
The engineer advancements in constructing roads.
The use of arches, vaults and domes in architecture.
The establishment of a law based on fairness & common sense
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