SSWH5&6 Study guide

Who is at the center of all three monotheistic religions? (person)

• God
• Muhammad
• Abraham

• Jesus

What is the main reason for the disagreement between the Sunni and Shi'a Muslims?

• Disagreement over the role of women in society.
• They disagreed on who should succeed Muhammad.

• Disagreement over the interpretation of the Quran.
• Disagreement over religious practices.

The cities of Mecca and Medina were important to the establishment of what religion?

• Christianity
• Buddhism
• Hinduism
• Islam

Both Christianity and Islam received their start from what religion?

• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Judaism
• Sikhism

Who is the Muslim that is most well known for his work in the field of medicine?

• Ibn Sina

• Al-Razi
• Ali ibn Isa al-Kahhal
• Muhammad

Who is the Muslim that is most well known for his world travels?

• Marco Polo
• Vasco da Gama
• Christopher Columbus
• Ibn Battuta

With the spread of Islamic trade between the Middle East and Africa, what effect began to occur?

• Decreased trade between the Middle East and Africa
• Isolation of the Middle East and Africa from the rest of the world
• Increased exchange of goods, ideas, and cultural influences.

  Islam Spread in Africa

• Limited exchange of goods and ideas between the Middle East and Africa

Mohammad originally began his Islamic religion in the city of Mecca Mohammad left Mecca because his life was threatened. What city took him in and accepted him and his new religion?

• Riyadh
• Jeddah
• Dubai
• Medina

Developments in algebra, medicine, and astronomy that became the roots of the Scientific Revolution came from which group of people?

• Buddhist Mathematicians

• Medieval Europeans
• Muslim Scientists

• Ancient Greeks

Why were people drawn to Islam?

• Because they were forced to convert by conquerors
• Islam expressed concern for the poor.

• Because they were attracted to the idea of multiple gods

• Because they were seeking political power and control