Chapter 6: The First Global Civilization: The Rise and Spread of Islam

Which of the following best describes the makeup of society in the Arabian Peninsula pre Islam?

• International Transplants
• Urban Dwellers
• Nomadic Bedouin Bands
• Agriculturalists

Where did loyalties lay among Bedouin peoples?

• With a King
• In a Democratic Government
• Among Kinship or Clans
• To an Emperor

Based on the map, at which point did Islam Expand into Western Europe?

• 622-632 CE
• 632-661 CE
• 661-750 CE
• Islam was never able to make a foothold in W. Europe

Which of the following is not a Holy City to Muslims?

• Damascus
• Jerusalem
• Mecca
• Medina

When comparing women in the pre Islamic era to that of Byzantium and Persia, which is true?

• Women had less rights in pre Islam Arabia.
• Most women held positions of political power in the  Arabian Peninsula.
• Women had far more rights in pre Islamic Arabia compared to surrounding areas.
• The roles of women in pre Islamic Arabia was about equal to that of other areas.

Many of the traditions of Islam were influenced by which other religions? 

• Hinduism and Judaism
• Buddhism and Judaism
• Christianity and Judaism
• Zoronastrianism and Judaism

Which of the following was a way in which early Islam tried to promote social equality.

• They required rich nobles to create houses for the poor.
• They created a network of public schools for men and women.
• They required the payment of a Zakat, or tax which was used for the poors.
• Early Islam used the caste system and did not believe in social equality,

What holy city are Muslism expected to make a pilgrimage to in their lifetime?

• Medina
• Mecca
• Jerusalem
• Damsacus

What are the basic tenents of the Islam faith called?

• Four Noble Truths
• Five Pillars
• Eightfold path
• Three Wise Sayings

What was the unifying force in the Muslim world?

• geographic isolation
• Arab language and culture
• political unity
• race-based slavery