Unit 1 Chapter 2 Review

What changes occurred after the death of Muhammad? 

• A civil war led to a split in Islam

• A period of peace increased trade

• The first four caliphs spread Islam through conquest

• The first four caliphs developed a policy of religious tolerance

Why did the Barons and merchants force King John to sign the Magana Carta? 

• He released many prisoners

• He raised taxes to pay for the war

• He lost lands to the Spanish king.

• He prevented towns from having fairs

What were three of the effects of the Crusades?

• The pope became a religious and secular leader

• Trade between Europe and the Muslim world grew.

• Trust between Christians and Muslims improved

• Christians regained control of the Holy Land

• Jewish people were killed for their beliefs

What were the differences between the first and third crusade? 

• Unlike the First Crusade, crusaders on the Third Crusade mostly traveled by water to the Holy Land

• Unlike the First Crusade, crusaders on the Third Crusade built a kingdom in Jerusalem

• Unlike the First Crusade, crusaders on the Third Crusade passed through Rome

• Unlike the First Crusade, crusaders on the Third Crusade fought in Edessa

 

5. What were typical features of Islamic art? 

• tall ceilings

• use of one color

• images of animals

• geometric patterns

Why was the method of transporation of riding on camel back challenging for traders? 

• It required them to travel across the desert

• It opened them up to attacks and warfare

• It cost large amounts of time and money

• It resulted in the spread of disease

How did Muslim scholars contribute to the field of mathematics? 

• They developed algebra

• They developed geometry

• They invented the abacus

• They invented written numbers

Why are the Muslims required to make a pilgrimage during their lifetime? 

• To show their devotion to Allah

• To commemorate Muhhammad's conquests

• To show their respect for Islamic communities

• To commemorate Muhammads last trip to Mecca

Why was the Magna Carter document written in 1215 CE considered important? 

• It freed the serfs from their lords

• It increased the power of the guilds

• It ended conflict between European countries

• It made the king accountable to the laws of England

Why did Alexius I ask Pope Urban II for help?  

• Peace in Palestine and Jerusalem depended on the presence of the knights.

• Trade controlled by the Muslim Turks raised prices for the Byzantines.

• Conquests by the Muslim Turks made travel to the Holy Land difficult.

• War in the Holy Land threatened to spread into the Byzantine Empire.