Dr Cole's Islamic Civilization Quiz

What was the main reason for the prosperity of the Arab Empire during the Islamic Civilization era?

• Extensive trade ranging from Morocco to beyond the Caspian Sea

• Military conquests alone

• Cultural exchanges primarily with Europe

• Isolationist policies

Which city is known for having featured public baths and bazaars during the Islamic Civilization?

• Baghdad

• Rome

• Beijing

• Moscow

What was the role of the Muslim faith in the Arab Empire?

• It was a guide not only for worship but for membership in society as a whole.

• It was restricted to spiritual practices.

• It was used to justify military conquests.

• It was secondary to commercial interests.

What significant architectural achievement is attributed to the Ottoman sultan 550 years ago in Istanbul?

• Construction of the Grand Bazaar

• Building of the Hagia Sophia

• Development of the Blue Mosque

• Erection of the Topkapi Palace

Through the translation and commentary works of which philosophers did Arabs contribute to the preservation and enhancement of knowledge?

• Plato and Aristotle

• Socrates and Cicero

• Descartes and Spinoza

• Newton and Galileo

What field did Arabs develop using Indian mathematics and advancements in navigation?

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

What major changes did Islam bring to the culture of Southwest Asia?

• Changes in government and law

• Changes in art, literature, and architecture

• Changes in technology and science

• Changes in trade and commerce

Islamic art is known for including which of the following elements?

• Abstract figures and portraits

• Poetry by masters

• Landscape paintings

• Bright color usage

What is a common feature in Islamic art and architecture?

• Use of repeated geometric patterns

• Emphasis on large domes

• Use of naturalistic forms

• Frequent depiction of human figures

Where is the best expression of Islamic architecture found?

• In temples in India

• In churches in France

• In mosques and Islamic palaces in Spain

• In government buildings in Turkey