Spread of Islam and Muslim Empires

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.

Minarets were used to

• store Islamic texts.

• hold translations of poetry.

• call Muslims to prayer.

• decorate mosques.

The holy book of Islam is called the...

• Hajj
• Sunna
• Torah
• Qur'an

What is the name of the holy month in which fasting from dawn to sunset takes place?

• Rosh Hashanah
• Hajj
• Ramadan
• Muharram

Which of these meats is forbidden for Muslims to eat?

• Beef
• Pork
• Poultry
• Venison

How many times daily are Muslims expected to pray?

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6

A Muslim house of worship is called a...

• synagogue
• cathedral
• temple
• mosque

Which of these European countries was conquered by Islamic people from Northern Africa?

• Spain
• France
• Germany
• Greece