Global Ch 6 Islam

Question 1

The Muslims adopted and passed on the _____ system in India, including the use of the _______.

Accepted Answer

numeric; zero

Question 2

What did Islamic law say about slaves?

Accepted Answer

They should be treated fairly

Question 3

A council headed by a prime minister who advised the caliph:

Accepted Answer

Vizier

Question 4

Code of law that provides believers with a set of practical laws to regulate daily life:

Accepted Answer

Shari'ah

Question 5

Two of the greatest Islamic trade centers were:

Accepted Answer

Baghdad & Cairo

Question 6

The majority of people living in Urban communities made their living by:

Accepted Answer

Farming/herding animals

Question 7

Arabian prophet who founded the Islamic religion:

Accepted Answer

Muhammad

Question 8

Top of the Mosque where Muslims pray 5 times per day:

Accepted Answer

Minaret

Question 9

The greatest work of the Muslims is said to be:

Accepted Answer

Quran

Question 10

Religious holy wars between Muslims & Christians:

Accepted Answer

The Crusades

Question 11

Arabic for God; all powerful being who created the universe and everything in it:

Accepted Answer

Allah

Question 12

Instrument used by sailors to determine their location by observing the position of the stars:

Accepted Answer

Astrolabe

Question 13

A gift of money or property:

Accepted Answer

Dowry

Question 14

Those who practice the religion of Islam are called:

Accepted Answer

Muslims

Question 15

Islam is split into two groups; the:

Accepted Answer

Sunni & Shia

Question 16

When civilizations go through regular cycles of birth, growth & decay:

Accepted Answer

Cyclical View

Question 17

The paper making process was introduced by _______________ in the year 700:

Accepted Answer

the Chinese

Question 18

The Muslim house of worship:

Accepted Answer

Mosque

Question 19

Religion that Muslims believe in; means peace through submission to the will of Allah:

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 20

In Baghdad, a library where Muslim scholars read and studied:

Accepted Answer

House of Wisdom

Question 21

Belief in one god; Allah, prayer 5 times/day, charity, fasting and a pilgrimage to Mecca:

Accepted Answer

The Five Pillars of Islam

Question 22

Muslim scholars helped to preserve:

Accepted Answer

Greek & Roman Culture

Question 23

Muslim scholars made great advances in the areas of:

Accepted Answer

Mathematics/Sciences

Question 24

Covered market where customers compare prices and seek the best bargains:

Accepted Answer

Bazaar

Question 25

The holy book of the Islamic religion:

Accepted Answer

Quran

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