The Rise of Islam, Caliphates, and Indian Ocean Trade Quiz

Which of the following was NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Prayer 5 times a day facing Mecca

• Forcing non-Muslims to convert

• Pilgrimage to Mecca

• Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan

Which city became the political and cultural center of Islam under the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Damascus

• Baghdad

The Abbasid Caliphate is known for its significant contributions to which of the following areas?

• Stable administration

• Science and philosophy

• Trade and commerce

• All of the other choices

What was the primary reason for the rapid expansion of Islam in the 7th and 8th centuries?

• Economic incentives

• Military conquests

• Diplomatic relations

• Religious conversions

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the decline of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Internal revolts

• Financial difficulties

• The rise of the Abbasid Caliphate

• The spread of Christianity

The House of Wisdom in Baghdad promoted scholarship and drew upon which of the following cultures?

• Persian

• Greco-Roman

• Byzantine

• All of the other choices

Which of the following was a major trade commodity from East Africa to the Indian Ocean trade network?

• Silk

• Spices

• Gold

• Ivory

How did Islam primarily spread throughout the Indian Ocean region?

• Through conquest by Arab armies

• Through the activities of Muslim traders

• By forced conversions

• Through the establishment of madrasas

What was the impact of Islam on the Indian Ocean trade?

• It decreased trade due to religious restrictions.

• It increased trade by providing a common culture and language.

• It had no significant impact on trade.

• It led to the decline of traditional trade routes.

Which of the following navigational technologies facilitated the growth of the Indian Ocean trade network?

• Lateen sails

• Rudders

• Astrolabe

• Monsoon winds