Islam Empire Test

This is a map of the Arabian Peninsula. Which number indicates the location at which Islam began?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

This is a quote from one religion’s holy book. From which holy book does this quote come?

• Bible

• Qur’an

• Torah

• Upanishads

This image depicts the Five Pillars of Islam. Which statement best describes the Five Pillars of Islam?

• The Five Pillars are behaviors banned in the Islamic world.

• The Five Pillars are optional tasks to complete to become a saint.

• The Five Pillars are tasks required to become a Muslim.

• The Five Pillars are mandatory duties of all faithful Muslims.

The map shows the growth of Islamic lands after the death of Muhammad in 632 CE through 750 CE. According to the map, which statement best describes the spread of Islam after the prophet Muhammad’s death?

• Islam spread to Northern Africa and the Middle East.

• Islam spread more while the prophet was still living than after his death.

• Islam spread throughout much of Europe and Asia after 632 CE.

• Islam spread because of violent conflict and forcible takeover of nations.

Like Judaism and Christianity, Islam is an example of what type of belief system?

• atheism

• monotheism

• non-theism

• polytheism

This is a map of the Middle East. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Black Sea?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How did wars throughout the Middle East impact Islam in the 7 century? th

• Conquered lands adopted Islam.

• Islamic territories were converted to Judaism.

• Islam was banned by most nations.

• Military leaders rejected Islamic ideas.

The conflict between Sunnis and Shi-ites originates from what?

• a plague that killed many Muslims

• a disagreement over Muhammad’s successor

• a disagreement over the number of Islamic gods

• a European invasion of the Middle East

This chart describes the early history of one religion. Which religion is described by this chart?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Taoism

These maps show the lands conquered by Muslim armies in the 700s and modern countries that use Arabic as their primary language. What conclusion can be made after examining these maps?

• The expansion of Islam divided much of northern Africa.

• The expansion of Islam led to the spread of the Arabic language.

• The expansion of Islam did not lead to cultural diffusion.

• The expansion of Islam competed with the spread of the Arabic language.