Muslim Civilization and the Ottoman Empire

Which of the 5 Pillars of Islam requires all Muslim to journey to Mecca once in their life?

• Prayer

• Hajj

• Charity

• Declarations of Faith

What is one major difference that separates the three Abrahamic religions

• They each follow the same basic commandments.

• They all worship different gods.

• They all believe in the same key prophets and religious leaders.

• They each have their own distinct sacred texts.

What can be inferred about the Arab Empire?

• Social and academic advancements improved the quality of life in Arab cities.

• Arab cities were not as well built as other large European cities like London or Paris.

• People living in the Arab Empire were more educated than Europeans.

• Arab citizens felt superior to inhabitants of other European or Asian cities.

How did the Ottoman Empire expand?

• Regions joined the empire after adopting the Muslim faith.

• They purchased land with the wealth acquired by superior crafting and trade.

• They gained most territory through conquest.

• The Romans looked to them for guidance after the fall of the Holy Roman Empire.

Why did the Arab Empire not make Christians and Jews convert to Islam?

• There were no Christian or Jewish people in Arab territories.

• Muslims wanted to avoid potentially starting a Holy War.

• The three religions share similar practices and beliefs.

• Muslims do not believe in converting people to Islam.

Which statement is true of the relationship between the Muslims and Hindus?

• Muslims and Hindus often adopted many of each other's practices and beliefs.

• Muslims and Hindus often adopted many of each other's practices and beliefs.

• Muslims made up most of the ruling class but Hindus made up most of the population.

• Hindus responded to Muslim invasions with violence and hostility.

Which event describes the response the Europeans had to Islamic expansion?

• Many European kings adopted Islamic beliefs and imposed them on others.

• Church membership began to decline across Europe and the Pope lost political power.

• Muslims were targeted by the Crusades and Spanish Inquisition.

• The Black Plague spread as Europeans moved into Africa and Asia.

What does Christianity, Islam and Judaism have in common?

• They are based on the same five pillars that dictate how to live.

• They are polytheistic religions that each worship the same gods.

• They are monotheistic religions with foundations from the Old Testament.

• They are from different regions of the world and have separate religious texts.

What effect did trade routes have on the Ottoman Empire?

• The only major outcome of Islamic military expansion was economic gain.

• The Arab Empire remained isolated from the cultural influence of surrounding empires.

• The Arab Empire remained isolated from the cultural influence of surrounding empires.

• Islamic belief, culture, and discoveries spread quickly across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

During the Golden Age of Islam which advances were most notable?

• Arts and literature

• Military tactics and weaponry

• Political philosophy and economics

• Mathematics and Sciences