2nd Semester Exam - Ch 12 Islamic Empires

Who was the leader of the Ottoman Empire who conquered Constantinople?

• Esma'il
• Mehmed II
• Babur
• Suleyman I

Which empire was known for blending Persian, Islamic, and Hindu elements in its culture?

• Ottoman Empire
• Safavid Empire
• Mughal Empire
• Abbasid Empire

What was the main reason for the conflict between the Ottomans and the Safavids?

• Religious differences
• Territorial disputes
• Trade competition
• Cultural blending

Who was the first caliph of Islam?

• Ali
• Muhammad
• Uthman
• Abu Bakr

What was the impact of trade on the spread of Islam?

• Decreased cultural blending
• Limited the spread of Islam
• Facilitated the spread of Islam
• Caused conflict within the religion

What was the main focus of Sufism?

• Spiritual issues
• Rational thought
• Physical health
• Political activism

What role did Muslim geographers play in the exploration of the world?

• They developed better ways of calculating distances
• They built ships for explorers
• They created new languages for communication
• They focused only on mapping the Muslim world

What did Muslim scholars contribute to the fields of astronomy, geography, math, and science?

• They made advances in all of these fields
• They only made advances in geography
• They only made advances in astronomy
• They only made advances in math

What was the main focus of Muslim architecture?

• Building palaces
• Creating complex patterns
• Honoring God and inspiring religious followers
• Depicting images of humans and animals

What was the main reason for the absence of human and animal images in Muslim art?

• Lack of artistic skill
• Lack of interest in depicting living beings
• Religious belief that only God can create humans and animals
• Fear of persecution