The Islamic Empire Review

Circle the sentence below in which the word plummeted is used correctly.

"At night…the sky is very clear, and the temperature plummets."

The Canon of Medicine was a book written during the Islamic Classical Age

Which of the following was a characteristic of Islamic architecture?

Muhammad’s son-in-law, Ali, served as caliph.

Part B: Which of the following quotes does not support this statement?

“Finding enough water...to survive was a struggle, and there were barely enough crops and cattle to feed everyone.”

Which of the following was one of the causes of the Crusades?

“Rich and poor live side by side.”

Whom did the Muslims fight at the Battle of Yarmouk?

“In the arid Arabian climate without a regularsupply of water, families could not survive and settle in one place.

Uthman is the caliph who was said to favor his own family and clan.

Shiite and Sunni Muslims disagreed over _______________.

The Reader states that “Muhammad was born at a time of enormous change.” Part A: Which quote supports this statement?

After the civil war, _______________ ruled the Islamic empire for almost one hundred years.

Of what city did Muhammad become arbiter in 622?

Which of the following did not occur during the first eight years of Muhammad’s life?

What were the caliphs' specially trained soldiers called?

Saladin led the Muslims against the Christians in the Third Crusade.

“People bustle through the streets, and merchants shout about their wares.”

What city served as the capital of the Islamic empire during the Classical Age?

Umar was the caliph who collected taxes to help the poor.

“The Kaaba was a famous shrine in Mecca that Muhammad’s tribe worshipped their gods." Which clue helps you define SHINE?

The Dome of the Rock is located in _______________.

What title did Muhammad’s successors take?

The Qur’an is the holy book of Islam.