Islam Caliphates/Ottoman Empire

How did Muslims scholars contribute to the preservation of knowledge in Europe?

• They translated ( and commented on ) ancient Greek and Roman works and put them in Spanish Libraries.

• They introduced a set of rules for monks

• They wrote the the Old Testament

• They translated ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs

The founder of the Muslim Religion

• Muhammad

• John Doe

• Kaaba

• Abbasid

Where did Islam begin? 

• Balkan Peninsula 
• Arabian Peninsula
• Iberian Peninsula
• Florida

What was the main cause of the split between Shi'a and Sunni Islam?

• Did not share the same religious beliefs
• Did not speak the same language
• Disagreed over who should be the Caliph of the Empire
• Disagreed over the inclusion of Jesus in the Quran

Which of the following is true about Islam based on the map and your knowledge of Islam?

• The Islamic religion dominated China

• Islamic Traders reached as far as South Africa

• Islam spread along trade routes used by Muslim traders

• Trade was not encouraged in the Islamic Faith

How did the location of the Islamic Empire influence trade with with other Civilizations?

• It served as a middleman for trade between Africa, Europe, and Asia
• The Caliphates refused to trade with anyone
• All trade between Europe and Asia was forbidden
• They traded with the Americas

Why was the Middle East described as a "Cultural Crossroad" during the Islamic Empire?

• Its Geographic location between Asia and Africa

• Its Geographic location between Russia and Europe

• Its Geographic location between North and Sub Saharan Africa

• Its Geographic location between Mexico and the U.S.

From the 9th to the 14th centuries, Muslim rule of conquered territories was characterized by -- 

• the rejection of Greek and Roman scientific works.
• the acceptance of members of other cultures.
• the creation of democratic governments.
• a decrease in trade and commerce.

What was the title given to the ruler of the Ottoman Empire?

• Janissary
• Rajput
• Sultan
• Mansabdar

What city did the Ottoman Empire conquer in 1453 putting an end to the Byzantium Empire?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Athens

• Vienna