Module 3 Islam Test Review

Which civilizations classical writings most influenced Arabic philosophers?

• Romans and Persian

• Romans and Greeks

• Greeks and Persians

• Hebrews and Babylonians

The astrolabe would be considered an advancement in which area?

• Geography (Navigation)

• Art

• Mathematics

• Literature

Why was conquering Constantinople vital to the Ottoman Empire?

• Economically: Gained control of trading crossroads

• Military: Gave them access to advanced crossbow weapons

• Politically: Gave them control of the Western Roman Empire

• Socially: Allowed them to convert the Byzantine Empire to Christianity

Who was the leader of the Ottoman empire when Constantinople was overthrown and renamed Istanbul?

• Constantine

• Suleiman the Magnificent

• Justinian

• Mehmet II

Which two rivers are most important to Southwest Asia's geography?

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

• Yangtze River

• Nile River

Islam originated in which city in the Arabian Peninsula?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Constantinople

Which letter on the map shows the location of the Mecca?

• E

• F

• G

• A

Who was the founder of Islam?

• Muhammad

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Jesus

What are the main principals of Islam?

• The Five Pillars

• The Ten Commandments

• The Torah

• The Eightfold Path

Which of the five pillars of Islam required followers to make a journey to Mecca once in their lifetime?

• Faith

• Fasting

• Pilgrimage

• Prayer