5e OI extension chapter 1: the rise of Islam in the Middle Ages

What is the primary belief in Islam?

• Belief in nature spirits

• Belief in ancestral worship

• Belief in multiple gods

• Belief in a single god, Allah

Which of the following is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam?

• Declaring faith in God and Muhammad

• Practicing regular daily prayers

• Celebrating New Year with special prayers

• Fasting during the sacred month of Ramadan

Where did Islam first emerge?

• The Iberian Peninsula

• The Indian Subcontinent

• The Arabian Peninsula

• The African Continent

What is the Quran?

• A collection of stories

• The Muslim holy book

• A historical novel

• A scientific journal

What are Hadiths?

• A collection of poems

• A type of Islamic art

• A set of laws

• Reports of the Prophet's statements and actions

How did early Muslims decide on their leadership after Muhammad's death?

• By appointing a caliphate

• By holding a public election

• By drawing lots

• By choosing a king

Which regions did Islam spread to shortly after Muhammad's death?

• South America and the Caribbean

• Australia and Antarctica

• Iraq, Syria, Egypt, and Central Asia

• North America and Europe

What role did trade play in the spread of Islam?

• It was only important in Europe

• It had no impact

• It helped spread Islam through merchants and trade routes

• It hindered the spread of Islam

How did Islam influence cultural and intellectual production?

• By isolating itself from other cultures

• By integrating with local cultures and creating cosmopolitan centers

• By avoiding any form of trade

• By focusing only on religious texts

Difficult question: Why is it important to evaluate historical narratives about Islam?

What does this sentence means? Stories from the past can be told in different ways, and not all of them are completely true. By checking the facts and looking at different points of view, we can understand what really happened and make sure we're learning the full and accurate story about Islam and other cultures. This helps us respect people’s beliefs and learn from history in a way that's honest.

• Because they are irrelevant today

• Because they can be influenced by political purposes

• Because they are always accurate

• Because they are only written by Muslims