7 SS Topic 12 Review: The Rise of Islamic Empires

Front

Which of Muhammad's teachings helped him gain the support of poor people of Makkah (Mecca)?

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Emphasis on social justice and support for the poor.

Answer explanation

Muhammad's emphasis on social justice and support for the poor resonated with the marginalized in Makkah, helping him gain their support. This teaching contrasted with the prevailing wealth accumulation and social hierarchy.

Front

What disagreement caused the Arab Muslims to split into two groups, the Sunni and the Shia?

Back

The disagreement over the rightful successor to Prophet Muhammad.

Answer explanation

The split between Sunni and Shia Muslims originated from a disagreement over the rightful successor to Prophet Muhammad, with Sunnis supporting elected leaders and Shias believing leadership should stay within the Prophet's family.

Front

During Muslim rule in Spain, the city of Cordoba was known for

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gifted Muslim and Jewish scholars and thinkers.

Answer explanation

During Muslim rule, Cordoba was a hub of intellectual activity, home to many gifted Muslim and Jewish scholars and thinkers who made significant contributions to various fields, including philosophy, science, and literature.

Front

How did the location of Baghdad make it a major trade center in the Abbasid Empire?

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Baghdad was a major trade center due to its strategic location at the crossroads of key trade routes and its access to the Tigris River.

Answer explanation

Baghdad's strategic location at the crossroads of key trade routes and its access to the Tigris River facilitated trade, making it a major trade center in the Abbasid Empire.

Front

Islam grew from the preaching of a man named

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Muhammad

Answer explanation

Islam grew from the preaching of Muhammad, who is considered the final prophet in Islam. His teachings form the foundation of the religion, making him the correct answer to the question.

Front

Islam stresses obeying the will of

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Allah

Answer explanation

Islam emphasizes the importance of obeying the will of Allah, who is the central figure in the faith. This obedience is fundamental to a Muslim's practice and belief.

Front

The Five Pillars of Islam include _____ to visit sacred sites and _____, or donating to the poor and needy.

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pilgrimage, alms

Answer explanation

The Five Pillars of Islam include 'pilgrimage' to visit sacred sites (Hajj) and 'alms' (Zakat), which refers to donating to the poor and needy. Thus, the correct answer is 'pilgrimage, alms'.

Front

The ___ believed that the Umayyad caliphs in Damascus had no right to rule, and the ____ recognized calphs as rightful rulers.

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Shia, Sunni

Answer explanation

The Shia believed that the Umayyad caliphs in Damascus had no right to rule, as they held that leadership should come from the Prophet Muhammad's family. In contrast, the Sunni recognized the Umayyad caliphs as rightful rulers.

Front

Which branch of Islam is described below?
Most Muslims around the world
believe in one God
Recognize the Umayyad caliphs as rightful rulers
believe the Five Pillars of Islam
use the Quran as Islam's holy book

Back

Suuni

Answer explanation

The branch of Islam described is Sunni. Sunnis make up the majority of Muslims worldwide, recognize the Umayyad caliphs, adhere to the Five Pillars, and use the Quran as their holy book.

Front

Which branch of Islam is described below?
make up most of the Muslim population in present-day Iran and Iraq
believe in one God
believe that Ali, Muhammad's son-in-law, was his rightful heir
believe the Five Pillars of Islam
use the Quran as Islam's holy book
believe that Muslim leaders should be descendants of Ali & Fatima

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Shia

Answer explanation

The branch of Islam described is Shia. They make up the majority in Iran and Iraq, believe in one God, recognize Ali as Muhammad's rightful heir, follow the Five Pillars, use the Quran, and assert that leaders should descend from Ali and Fatima.