Islamic Empire Review

Which of the following is true concerning Ramadan?

• It is the time when Muslims travel to Mecca.

• Muslims travel to the Dome of the Rock.

• It is the only time that Muslims must follow the five pillars of faith.

• Muslims fast between sunrise and sunset.

Which individual is credited with establishing Islam as a religion?

• Muhammad

• Jesus

• St. Paul

• Ibn Battuta

Which of the following about Islam is true? A The Mogul Empire still exists today. B There were multiple Muslim empires throughout the centuries. C Muhammad was the leader of the Mogul Empire. D

• The Mogul Empire still exists today.

• There were multiple Muslim empires throughout the centuries.

• Muhammad was the leader of the Mogul Empire.

• There have been no Muslim empires throughout history.

Where could you find Muslims today? A Islam is found all over the world. B There have been no Muslim empires throughout history. C Islam is found only in the Middle East. D Muslims are found only in the United States. There are no Muslims today because Islam ended after the Mogul Empire ended.

• Islam is found all over the world.

• There have been no Muslim empires throughout history.

• Islam is found only in the Middle East.

• Muslims are found only in the United States.

Why did those in power dislike Muhammad's teachings? A He taught that all people should be treated equally. B He believed the wealthy should not share their money. C He believed in multiple gods. D He believed those that did not convert to Islam should be persecuted.

• He taught that all people should be treated equally.

• He believed the wealthy should not share their money.

• He believed in multiple gods.

• He believed those that did not convert to Islam should be persecuted.

Major trade commodities sought by European merchants from the Islamic empire included A Coffee and tobacco B Sugar and rum C Silks, carpets and other crafts D Wheat, rice and other food staples

• Coffee and tobacco

• Sugar and rum

• Silks, carpets and other crafts

• Wheat, rice and other food staples

What are the five basic acts that form the framework of the religion of Islam?

• Five Holy Books

• The Five Caliphs

• The Five Pillars

• The Five Commandments

After his death, the quarrel over who should succeed Muhammed split the Muslim world into these two groups:

• Sunnis & Abrahams

• Sunnis & Shiites

• Ibrahams & Iraqis

• Moroccans & Egyptians

Despite some instances of hatred, misunderstanding and ignorance that exist today between Jews, Christians and Muslims, all three groups are closely related. The three religions are monotheistic, meaning they worship only one god. Additionally, Jesus and Moses are both prophets in the Qur'an. Which of the following best describes the relationship between Islam, Christianity and Judaism?

• Judaism is a polytheistic religion, unlike Islam and Christianity, which are monotheistic.

• The three religions are very different, and there are no overlapping stories or figures in their religious texts.

• The three religions share a belief in one god, and Jesus and Moses are part of the Qur'an.

• All three religions see Muhammad as the son of God.

Through the Middle Ages, in parts of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, various peoples were building impressive societies. There were the Turks, whose massive Ottoman Empire rose to power in 1299; the Mughals, who ruled India; and the Safavids in present-day Iran. These groups all shared the Muslim faith and, taken together, comprised the Muslim empires (or empire of Islam). These new imperial powers were marked by a close relationship between government and religion. They prospered throughout the Middle Ages, but by the end of the 19th century, all three had declined significantly. By the early 20th century, the last Islamic empire collapsed with the defeat of the Ottomans in World War I. Which of the following was not a Muslim empire?

• Mughal

• Shiite

• Ottoman

• Safavid