The Muslim World Review

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What does Islam mean in Arabic?

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"submission to the will of Allah"

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In what form of art can the greatest cultural blending of the Muslim world be seen? Options: calligraphy, architecture, the decorative arts, woodworking

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architecture

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What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?

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He was the last and greatest of the prophets.

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How did the Abbasids control their large empire?

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through a strong bureaucracy

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Who replaced the last of the "rightly guided" caliphs? Options: Sufis, Fatimids, Abbasids, Umayyads

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Abbasids

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What division of Islam believes that only a relative of Muhammad is qualified to be a caliph?

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Shi'a

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What encouraged Muslim leaders to support places of learning such as the House of Wisdom?

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Muhammad's emphasis on study and scholarship

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The academic subject developed by al-Khwarizmi and originally called al-jabr is known by what name today?

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algebra

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Towards what city do Muslims pray?

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Mecca

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What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

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the major duties required of all Muslims