Islamic Civilizations Unit Test Review

Question 1

The division between Islam’s two major sects still exists today. Which sect contains the minority of Muslims?

Accepted Answer

Shi'a

Question 2

The Arabian Peninsula links together which regions?

Accepted Answer

Africa, Asia, and Europe

Question 3

Who was Abu Bakr’s ultimate rival when it came to taking over Muhammad’s role as leader of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Ali

Question 4

Allah and Eluhim are two religious terms in Arabic and Hebrew that mean…?

Accepted Answer

God

Question 5

Which of the following are NOT aspects of the Muslim way of life?

Accepted Answer

prayer takes place once per month

Question 6

In Medina, Muhammad joined both Jews and Arabs into one community known as…?

Accepted Answer

Umma

Question 7

In order to motivate the spread of Islam worldwide, what concept did Abu Bakr invoke and push to implement?

Accepted Answer

Jihad

Question 8

After Muhammad’s death, what event occurred?

Accepted Answer

his writings were collected and turned into the Qu'ran

Question 9

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all religions that fall under which category?

Accepted Answer

Abrahamic faiths

Question 10

As one of the 5 Pillars, the Qu’ran encourages people to -

Accepted Answer

travel

Question 11

The city of Mecca is known for being the -

Accepted Answer

birthplace of Muhammad

Question 12

Islam often appealed to non-Muslims because of its message of -

Accepted Answer

equality

Question 13

The Dome of the Rock is the oldest standing Islamic monument in Jerusalem. It is known for which event?

Accepted Answer

The spot where Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son

Question 14

The rise of Islam occurred in which part of the world?

Accepted Answer

Arabian Peninsula

Question 15

The term “Bedouin” means…?

Accepted Answer

Arab desert nomad

Question 16

Uthman ibn Affan is elected 3rd caliph and spreads Islam. What ultimately causes his downfall?

Accepted Answer

assassination

Question 17

When Muhammad began spreading Islam, he was met with which sentiment in Mecca?

Accepted Answer

hostility

Question 18

Which of the following defines the term “Hajj”?

Accepted Answer

A pilgrimage to Mecca

Question 19

What lies at the center of the holy city of Mecca?

Accepted Answer

Ka'aba

Question 20

Why did the Islamic faith encounter problems after Muhammad's death?

Accepted Answer

Muhammad had no children

Question 21

Those who supported Abu Bakr ultimately became known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Sunni Muslims

Question 22

What is a requirment of Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

Fasting from dawn to dusk

Question 23

Muslim cities, while having good structures and organized layouts, featured what in the center?

Accepted Answer

a mosque

Question 24

What trade route was reinvigorated and utilized by the Islamic civilizations?

Accepted Answer

Silk Roads

Question 25

When Muslims conquered different lands, what incentive did they offer non-Muslims to compel them to convert?

Accepted Answer

no poll tax

Islamic Civilizations Unit Test Review

Questions 25

Islamic Civilizations Unit Test Review

Questions 25