Islamic World

Which of the following best describes the studies of Muslim philosophers during the Middle Ages?

• They were highly influenced by Confucius and other Chinese philosophers.

• They were influenced by philosophers such as Aristotle and by the teachings of Islam.

• They only read the Qur'an and other works that had been written by Muslims.

• They studied Thomas Aquinas and other Christian philosophers of the Middle Ages.

What prophet is associated with the founding of Islam?

• Jesus

• Adam

• Muhammad

• caliphate

During the Middle Ages, Muslims made many intellectual contributions. They built upon the knowledge obtained by previous cultures. Much of Islam's scientific advances were based on the scientific knowledge of

• the Mayans.

• the Japanese

• the Mongols

• the Greeks

Which group of Muslims conquered the area now known as Turkey and expanded into southeastern Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Mongol Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Umayyad Caliphate

• Mali Empire

Why was Suleiman I known as Suleiman the Magnificent in Europe?

• He built many castles and cathedrals throughout Europe.

• He gained control over all of Europe and was a very tolerant ruler.

• He helped western Europeans defend themselves from Russian invasions.

• He was a powerful ruler who expanded the Ottoman Empire.

Sunni Muslims believe that, after the death of the Prophet Mohammed, the new leader of the Muslim nation should be

• chosen by Mohammed.

• elected by the community.

• a descendant of Mohammed.

• Mohammed's brother.

The Arabian Peninsula is located between which two landmasses?

• Africa and Asia

• Europe and Africa

• Asia and Australia

• Europe and Asia

The Ottoman Empire emerged in what is now Turkey after which of these groups lost control of the area?

• the Seljuk Turks

• the Persians

• the Berbers

• the Romans

• successful merchant

• deeply religious man

• heard revelations from Allah

Who is being described?

• Vishnu

• Muhammad

• Moses

• Jesus Christ

Muslim scholars were very skilled in the field of astronomy and developed a calendar that was quite accurate. Which of the following was one of the reasons that the Muslims needed an accurate calendar?

• to keep track of religious observances

• to keep track of weather patterns

• to keep track of sporting events

• to keep track of business transactions