Achievements of the Muslim Empire

Who were honored in Muslim society?

• Soldiers

• Merchants

• Teachers

• Artists

What was a heavily utilized trade route during the time period?

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Silk Road

• The Spice Route

• The Trans-Saharan Route

What spread farther than just the countries in which they were invented due to trading?

• Diseases

• Armies

• Knowledge and goods

• Cultural practices

Where did the Indian number systems go according to the text?

• Africa

• Europe

• South America

• Australia

What concept related to finance started to become very popular?

• The use of gold coins

• The first idea of banks

• The barter system

• The invention of paper money

Who formed guilds?

• Unskilled laborers

• Highly skilled craftsmen

• Merchants

• Farmers

What was the role of the head of a guild?

• To provide training

• To set prices for goods, measurements, and methods of production

• To organize social events

• To distribute raw materials

What did the skilled workers receive for their work in the guilds?

• Shares in the guild

• A fixed salary

• Wages

• Land

What is the result of irrigation from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers on the land?

• It causes flooding and destruction of crops.

• It leads to a decrease in the variety of crops grown.

• It allows for more crop land.

• It results in soil erosion and poor crop yields.

What is the significance of calligraphy in Islamic culture?

• It is a form of ancient communication.

• It is considered both beautiful and spiritual.

• It is a method of secret writing.

• It is used exclusively for decorative purposes.