Unit 6 Islam the Middle East

People who accept the beliefs stated in this passage believe in

• polytheism

• monotheism

• emperor worship

• papal authority

 In which region does this text originate?

• China

• West Africa

• Eastern Europe

• Middle East

Muhammad fled to Medina after being expelled from where?

• Jordon

•  Mecca

• Jerusalem

•  Persia

Which of the following is one of the "five pillars" of Islam?

• observation of Ramadan (fasting)

• belief in Allah guarantees one's placement in an eternal paradise

• belief in Allah and also recognition that Moses and Jesus were important prophets preceding Muhammad

• condemnation of other religions

What can the five pillars of Islam be best described as?

• loose guideline on how one should conduct him/herself as a Muslim

• document condemning the Torah and Bible

• prayerbook that includes the five main Islamic prayers

• basic ethical code offering a strict guideline for Muslims

The rule that one must prey five times a day is a requirement of which belief system?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

Which of the following lists displays the correct chronological order of the prophets whose teachings formed the basis of western religions?

• Muhammad, Moses,Jesus

• Moses, Muhammad, Jesus

• Jesus, Muhammad, Moses

• Moses, Jesus, Muhammad

The phrase “from southern Spain, across northern Africa, occupying the Arabian peninsula to Southeast Asia” once described the extent of which of the following?

• Aztec Empire

• Pax Romana

• Gupta Empire

• Muslim world

Base your answer on Base your answer to the following question on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies.

Which area was most affected by the spread of both Islam and Buddhism in the period from 200 B.C. to A.D. 1450?

• Indian subcontinent

• Japanese islands

• Arabian peninsula

• coastal China

Base your answer on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies

What is the best conclusion based on the information provided by the map?

• Islam has become the dominant religion in many diverse cultures over time

• Islam was very slow to expand from its original development in Persia

• Islam spread to regions that had cultures similar to those of Arabia.

• Islam's influence is rapidly decreasing in the modern world