Ancient History Unit 7/8 Quiz

In Judaism Jerusalem was formerly the site of the Jewish Temple, for Christians it was where Christ lived, and for Muslims it was:

• The site of the Kaaba.

• The birthplace of Muhammad

• Where Muhammad ascended to heaven.

• Where the angel Gabriel appeared to Muhammad.

Muslim soldiers would frequently harass, rob, and kill Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem. Pope Urban II called on all of Europe to:

• Reclaim the Holy Land for Christ.

• Surrender the Holy Land for Christ.

• Destroy the Holy Land for Christ.

• Convert to Islam for Christ.

It was a pandemic that ravaged Europe between 1347 and 1355.

• Dysentery

• Black Death

• Scarlet Fever

• Influenza

It originated in:

• Europe

• Constantinople

• Jerusalem

• China

Islam was founded by Muhammad, a trader who claimed to be visited by the Angel Gabriel who revealed Allah (God) to him. These revelations were recorded in a book known as the:

• Bible

• Torah

• Upanishads

• Quran

Followers of Islam, or Muslims, would go on to conquer much of the Middle East and parts of:

• North America, South America, and Australia

• Europe, Africa, and Asia

• Kievan Rus’, Greece, and Italy

• Canada, England, and France

Those who believed caliphs should be Muhammad's descendants are known as _____ Muslims. Those who believed caliphs should be whoever is most capable are _____ Muslims.

• Shi’a, Sunni

• Conservative, Liberal

• Hasidic, Ashkenazi

• Classical, Modernist

From 632-750 Islam greatly expanded, mostly through:

• Evangelization

• Military conquest or jihad

• Prayers and martyrdom

• Tax incentives