Early Islamic Civilization Quiz

What was the capital city of the Islamic Empire?

• Cairo

• Mecca

• Medina

• Baghdad

When was Baghdad founded?

• 500 CE

• 1500 CE

• 762 CE

• 1000 CE

What was the purpose of the House of Wisdom?

• To train soldiers

• To preserve knowledge

• To sell goods

• To house the Caliph

What was the Silk Road?

• A type of fabric

• A famous river

• A city in China

• A network of trade routes

True or False: The Silk Road helped people from different cultures to meet and trade with each other.

• False

• True

Which river was Baghdad next to?

• Indus

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Nile

Who made the House of Wisdom?

• Genghis Khan

• Suleiman the Magnificent

• Harun al-Rashid

• Cleopatra

What kinds of texts were translated at the House of Wisdom?

• Love letters

• Cookbooks

• Scientific, philosophical, and literary works

• Religious texts

What were some of the things traded along the Silk Road?

• Fruits, vegetables, dairy products

• Books, stationery, art supplies

• Electronics, cars, furniture

• Spices, precious metals, textiles

Why was the Silk Road important for early Islamic civilization?

• To conquer new territories

• To build new cities

• To exchange ideas, technologies, and knowledge

• To spread religion