1.2 Reading Quiz: Dar al-Islam

The Crusaders were...

• Muslim missionaries trying to spread Islam

• Followers of Jesus Christ trying to convert Muslims

• European Christians who wanted access to their holy land.

• Catholics trying to get rid of all other religions

Islamic scholars translated and built upon the works of...

• Roman Senators

• Greek Scholars

• Shakespeare

• Ghandi

Which of the following are part of the 5 Pillars of Islamic Faith? Choose all that apply.

• Respect elders

• Almsgiving

• Hajj

• Obey parents

• Fast during Ramadan

Of the following, which was NOT a right of Islamic women in the Middle Ages?

• Land ownership

• Testimony in court

• Freely walk and speak in town

• Inherit money and land

After the death of Muhammad, why did Islam split?

• Conflict over trade relations

• Muslim women wanted more rights

• Some Muslims wanted to change their holy book.

• Conflict over the rightful caliph

Who were the Mamluks?

• A Turkic group of former slaves

• Former Roman soldiers

• Mongolian raiders

• A group of Spanish conquistadors

What caused Baghdad's economic struggles and ultimate decline?

• Chinese invaders

• Trade began to shift from the southern part of the Silk Roads to the northern portion

• Agricultural demands were not met due to inclement weather.

• Baghdad ran out of gold.

What is Shariah law?

• Middle Eastern Code of law that details how the government should run.

• Christian law that converts Muslims to Christianity

• Islamic code of law that details how to be a good Muslim

• Islamic code of law that details behavioral expectations

Check all of the intellectual innovations and advancements made during the Islamic Golden Age.

• Map making/cartography

• Compass

• Astronomy

• Math

Islam spread through what 3 areas? Click all that apply.

• Middle East

• Northern Africa

• South Asia

• Eastern Russia