Southwest Asia and North Africa UNIT TEST

Front

The city of ________________ is located on the _________________

Back

Mecca; Arabian Peninsula

Front

Which of the following is NOT a geographic feature found in the region of Southwest Asia and North Africa?
Black Sea,
Tigris River,
Mediterranean Sea

Back

Andes Mountains

Front

______________ is the founder of Islam and is considered by Muslims to be the last and greatest prophet of God.

Back

Mohammad

Front

The ________________ is the holiest, most sacred text of Islam.

Back

Qur'an

Front

What is the Sunnah?

Back

A collection of the practices, traditions, and customs of Mohammad

Front

What are the two main groups of Islam?

Back

Sunni and Shi'a (Shiite)

Front

Islam is a ________________ religion, meaning that Muslims believe in ____________ god(s).

Back

Monotheistic; one

Front

Which of the following BEST describes the first pillar of Islam (declaration of faith)?
Options:
Muslims must declare that there is one god, and Mohammad is his prophet.
Muslims are expected to pray five times a day facing Mecca.
Muslims must declare that Jesus is the Son of God and give all of their money to the needy.
Muslims must declare that Mohammad is god, and Jesus is his prophet.

Back

Muslims must declare that there is one god, and Mohammad is his prophet.

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam? Muslims must fast during the month of Ramadan., Able Muslims must travel to Mecca at least once in their lives., Muslims must read the Qur'an at least once a week., Able Muslims must give some of their money to the poor.

Back

Muslims must read the Qur'an at least once a week.

Front

Islam spread so quickly because:

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Muslim conquerors often showed tolerance towards conquered Jews and Christians, and many people converted to Islam due to the appeal of Islamic beliefs and to escape the taxes and restrictions placed on non-Muslims. Muslim armies were driven by the religious duty to spread their religion to non-believers and had often superior military tactics. Muslim enemies such as the Byzantines were weak from constant fighting and plague.