India & The Middle East

Question 1

India during the Gupta Dynasty...

Accepted Answer

had relative peace and intellectual achievements

Question 2

The name if the political leader of the Muslim empire in medieval times was...

Accepted Answer

Caliph

Question 3

Mecca and Medina are important cities to which religion?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 4

which of the following civilizations is MOST closely associated with Islam?

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Middle Eastern

Question 5

Which system dictates what one's job will be or who they can marry?

Accepted Answer

caste system

Question 6

When Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism, it led to:

Accepted Answer

a period of peace and toleration

Question 7

As the Islamic Empire expanded into other territories...

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they helped keep alive knowledge from classical periods

Question 8

The disagreement about who Muhammad's successor would be led to...

Accepted Answer

the Sunni and Shi'a split (division)

Question 9

Because Hinduism and Buddhism were both able to originate in India...

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it must be a land of cultural and religious diversity

Question 10

Which quality made the Gupta Empire a "golden age" of Ancient India?

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achievements in science, math, and art

Question 11

Why did Muslims split into the Sunni and Shia groups?

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dispute over who would succeed Muhammad as Caliph

Question 12

What was the purpose of the Caste system India?

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provide social control and conformity

Question 13

Give charity to needy, pilgrimage, fast during Ramadan, pray 5x per day, profession of faith

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5 pillars of Islam

Question 14

The name for Islamic law:

Accepted Answer

Sharia

Question 15

Which classical civilization had access to monsoon winds to assist with transporting goods?

Accepted Answer

indian

Question 16

According to the Quran, Muhammad

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was the messenger of God

Questions 16