TN Ready Middle East Master Quiz

Which Geographic Feature is found in the Middle East?

• Arabian Peninsula

• Himalaya Mountains

• Tibetan Plateau

• Yellow River

Which Historical Event Best Completes this Chart?

• Collapse of the Roman Empire

• European Exploration

• Islamic Expansion

• Japanese Isolationism

Which religions are mostly associated with Islam?

• Christianity and Buddhism

• Christianity and Judaism

• Judaism and Hinduism

• Hinduism and Buddhism

How has the Qur’an impacted Islamic culture?

• It has increased Islamic trade

• It brought Christianity to Islamic cultures

• It brought Buddhism to Islamic cultures

• It has influenced Islamic laws.

How did Suleiman the Magnificent impact Middle Eastern culture during the 16th Century?

• He led the Ottoman Empire to the height of it’s power and influence

• He wrote the Sunnah

• He made the first pilgrimage to Mecca

• He preached ideas that separated the Sunni and Shia sects

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Contributions to Mathematics

Developed algebra Extended knowledge of trigonometry Spread the concept of zero to Europe

Which region is credited with these mathematic contributions?

• Western Europe

• East Asia

• North America

• Middle East

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"The long reign of sultan Suleyman [Suleiman] (r. 1520-66) marks the apogee [high point] of political . . . development under the Ottomans. Known in English as "the Magnificent" because of the splendors of his court, he is usually known in Turkish as kanuni, or "law-giver".

-PBS

What was an important achievement of Suleiman the Magnificent?

• He improved the legal order in his empire.

• He expanded the freedom of speech.

• He funded expeditions to explore North America.

• He promoted the manorial system in South Asia.

Which of the following documents are important sources of Islamic beliefs? [Select ALL that Apply]

• The Eightfold Path

• The Five Relationships

• Mahabharata

• Sunnah

• Qur’an

Which historical figure led the Ottoman Empire during the 1500s, the peak of it’s power?

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Mansa Musa

• Suleiman the Magnificent

The Arabian Peninsula is located in which region?

• Central America

• East Asia

• Middle East

• West Africa