Islam Review (Golden Age/Spread)

After Muhammad’s death, the title given to Islam’s highest leaders was

• Sucessor

• Caliph

• Sultan

• Emperor

In what way were Córdoba and Baghdad similar?

• They were both located in what is now Iraq.

• They both had public water and lighting systems.

• They were both centers of culture and learning.

• They both exported valuable textiles and jewelry.

What was the most important difference between the Sunni and the Shia?

• The Shia believed that the Muslims should not practice religious

  tolerance.

• The Shia thought that caliphs had to be related to Muhammad.

• The Sunni believed that Sufism was dangerous.

• The Sunni did not want to spread Islam to other parts of the world.

____________ is a monotheistic religion based on submitting to God’s will. In Arabic, it means “peace through submission to the will of God”. Followers of this religion are called Muslims.

• Judaism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

While Muhammad lived, his followers listened to his teachings. They also memorized and recited the revelations, which formed the scripture called the _______________. After Muhammad’s death, his followers collected the ___________ into a book written in Arabic. It is the Muslim holy book. 

• Ka’aba
• Hijrah
• Qu’ran
• Mosque

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam? ______

• Faith
• Prayer
• Feasting
• Alms

Which Pillar of Islam must be performed five times a day?

• Profession

• Prayer

• Fasting

• Charity

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

• Medina

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Damsacus

The spread of Islam included every area EXCEPT

• North Africa

• Spain

• Italy

• Arabia

What dynasty first came to power over the Islamic Empire after the first four caliphs?

• Abbasids

• Fatimids

• Seljuk Turks

• Umayyads