Muslim Civilization Review

Which of the following best explains how the Ottomans expanded their empire?

• A. They gained most territory through conquest. 

• B. Regions joined the empire after adopting the Muslim faith. 

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

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

Which of the following best completes the diagram? 

• A. A Muslim must marry and have children. 

• B. A Muslim must go on a pilgrimage to Mecca. 

• C. A Muslim must cover his hair in public spaces. 

• D. A Muslim must defend the faith of Islam against all other religions. 

Which of the following do all three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) have in common? 

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

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

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

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

Which of the following best explains why rulers of the Arab Empire did not force those who practice Christianity and Judaism to convert to Islam? 

• A. Muslims do not believe in converting people to Islam. 

• B. The three religions share similar practices and beliefs. 

• C. Muslims wanted to avoid potentially starting a Holy War. 

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

Which of the following is a major difference that separates the three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam)? 

• A. They all worship different gods. 

• B. They each have their own distinct sacred texts. 

• C. They each follow the same basic commandments. 

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

Which of the following best explains the effect of the trade routes shown in the map above?

• A. Most Islamic influences were confined to areas taken by military conquest.

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

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

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

Which of the following best explains the relationship between Muslims and Hindus in India?

• A. Hindus responded to Muslim invasions with violence and hostility. 

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

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

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

The Islamic Golden Age gave way to the most notable advances in which of the following areas? 

• A. Arts and literature 

• B. Mathematics and Sciences 

• C. Military tactics and weaponry 

• D. Political philosophy and economics 

Based on the excerpt above, what conclusion can be made about the Arab Empire?

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

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

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

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

Which of the following events best describes the European response to Islamic expansion?  

• A. Muslims were targeted by the Crusades and Spanish Inquisition.

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

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

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