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Islam in the Middle Ages - TCI Unit 2
Islam in the Middle Ages - TCI Unit 2
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1
Which statement describes the effect of the Crusades on Jews?
They joined Christians to fight the Muslims.
They were persecuted throughout Europe.
Many of them tried to escape to Palestine.
Their numbers grew as Christians converted.
2
Why is the Qur’an the holy book of Islam?
It tells the story of Muhammad's life and death.
It records the history of the Arabs and the spread of Islam.
It records the words of God spoken by Gabriel.
It is a collection of sermons by the prophet Muhammad.
3
Who was born in the city of Mecca?
King Richard
Emperor Alexius I
Khadijah
Muhammad
4
What action by Muhammad in Medina made that city important to his followers?
He prayed with Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
He tore down the city walls and destroyed the ancient shrines.
He lived there while he drew more people to Islam.
He delivered his Last Sermon, announcing that he would retire.
5
A chart listing the Five Pillars of Islam would include which of the following?
Study the Qur'an.
Give to the needy.
Honor your parents.
Observe the Sabbath.
6
Which phrase best explains the importance of Baghdad?
main center of new inventions
capital of the Abbasid caliphate
blend of Spanish and Arab culture
birthplace of Muhammad
7
Islam teaches that Jews and Christians are “People of the Book” because they
have holy writings given by God.
follow the same rules of daily life.
like to tell stories in their worship.
believe in education for everyone.
8
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have much in common including
their belief in polytheism.
the same people in their sacred texts.
similar dress code requirements.
the same dietary restrictions.
9
How did the Muslim empire treat Jews and Christians differently from Muslims?
It burned their houses of worship.
It charged them extra taxes.
It outlawed use of their prayers.
It made them leave the empire.
10
What aspect of Islamic belief does this quotation encourage? "Have they not looked at the camel--how it was created?"
trade with faraway places
curiosity about nature
tolerance of other faiths
technological innovation
11
Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by
a belief in one God.
a common language.
a central government.
a single social class.
12
What location is it claimed that Muhammad ascended into Heaven?
Holy Sepulchre
Wailing Wall
Dome of the Rock
Ka'bah
13
The Mughal Empire carried Islam to
Anatolia
most of India.
eastern Europe.
West Africa.
14
How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?
As a ruling family, they conquered new lands.
As wandering preachers, they attracted converts.
As wealthy traders, they spread Arab ideas.
As scholars, they translated the Qur'an into other languages.
15
Which of the 5 pillars is completed in Mecca?
Hajj
Salat
Siyam
Zakat
16
What is the difference between Monotheism & Polytheism?
The name of a sacred text
Inside or outside of a city
Belief in the number of Gods
Female vs Male leaders of a Church
17
Jews hold what location important to their faith in the city of Jerusalem?
Wailing Wall
River Jordan
Dome of the Rock
Holy Sepulchre
18
Islam split over which issue?
Should the Caliph be a descendent of Muhammad
Should religious pictures of humans be allowed
Should they pray 3 times a day instead of 5
Should Mecca be the holy city
19
How did Muslims pass on the knowledge of Plato & Aristotle to Europeans?
Allowed the Silk Road into Europe
created the Astrolabe
Perfected paper making skills
translated & preserved Greek texts
20
What was the overall purpose of the Christians in the Crusades?
to capture Jerusalem from the Jews
to open a trade route to China
to gain control of Palestine
to learn about Muslim innovations
21
Why did Muslims who conquered non-Muslims usually leave them free to practice their own religion?
The caliphs were afraid the people might rebel.
The Qur'an forbade forcing others to convert.
Islam did not permit taking its followers as slaves.
Tradition said that faith came only through suffering.
22
How did Muslims contribute to European knowledge of Plato and Aristotle?
They met with Catholics to discuss philosophy.
They painted beautiful pictures of ancient philosophers.
They preserved and translated Greek texts.
They taught in universities in Europe.
23
In some countries Islamic law is the law of the land. Other Muslim nations have a non-religion-based legal system.
It has no rules for behavior.
It varies from place to place.
It expanded through conquest.
It is based on the Qur'an.
24
Which group conquered the Byzantine Empire?
Mughals
Mongols
Seljuks
Ottomans
25
The Abraham Religions hold which city "holy" for their faith?
Jerusalem
Edessa
Rome
Mecca
26
What city was the focus of Christians during the Crusades?
Constantinople
Edessa
Jerusalem
Antioch
27
Who called all Christians in Europe to fight against the Seljuk Turks in the Middle East?
Pope Urban II
King Richard
Saladin
Emperor Alexius I
28
What made the Fourth Crusade so unique and made many Europeans question the intention of the Crusades?
The knights killed their Lords
Crusaders killed fellow Christians, & become mercenaries
Muslims in captured cities were allowed to practice their faith
Crusaders destroyed Jerusalem
29
Who set up Christian kingdoms in Palestine and Syria in the early 1100s?
winners of the First Crusade
Seljuks with a policy of tolerance
English allies of the Turks
rulers of the Byzantine Empire
30
Salah al-din lead which group to recapture the city of Jerusalem?
Byzantines
Christians
templars
Muslims
31
Which of the first 4 crusades was the most successful, capturing much of the Holy Land?
1st
4th
2nd
3rd
32
Which of the events below was a result of the event in the headline?
Christians could no longer travel safely to the Holy Land.
Byzantine forces made an alliance with Central Asia.
Jews began to leave Palestine.
Muslim leaders cut off trade with Christians.
33
Jews and Christians were able to live in Jerusalem under Muslim control as long as they did what?
Clean the streets
Stop practicing their faith
Guard the gates
Payed a heavy tax
34
Which group below would best complete this list?Contributors to Medieval Islamic Culture: Arabs, Turks, and ____________
Romans
Russians
Franks
Persians
35
What would you most likely see if you went to Mecca during hajj?
white doves, released to rise to heaven
millions of Muslims from all around the world
the ritual anointing of a new imam
the rebuilding of the Ka'bah, a sacred shrine
36
Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
Muhammad moved there with his followers.
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire.
Most Muslims today live there.
37
Who could get treatment in medieval Muslim hospitals?
anyone
only the wealthy
nobody but pilgrims
poor workers
38
How did the Crusades make European monarchs stronger?
by taking nobles away to fight
by decreasing the use of money
by creating professional soldiers
by weakening trust in the Church
39
Which is the
best
example of cultural diffusion?
Muslims face toward Mecca when they pray.
Muslim cities along major trade routes grew wealthy.
Muslim architects built mosques with minarets.
Muslims spread the Chinese craft of paper making to Europe.
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Muslims are followers of which faith?
Muhammad
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
