Islamic Empire Contributions Quiz

Which of the following civilizations contributed administrative techniques that influenced the Islamic empire?

• Greece

• Persia

• Gupta India

• Rome

What contributions did Gupta India make to the Islamic empire?

• Administrative techniques

• Literature

• Science, math, and medicine

• Political philosophy

Which of the following is true about Ibn Rushd?

• He was born in Baghdad

• He was a follower of Aristotle

• His work focused on mathematics

• He rejected Greek philosophy

Ibn Rushd’s work was influential in the development of:

• Islamic law

• Scholasticism

• Sufism

• Persian literature

Al-Andalus refers to:

• The Islamic dynasty that ruled Persia

• The Islamic empire in Spain

• The Abbasid caliphate's capital

• The expansion of the Umayyad dynasty into North Africa

What was one of the key economic factors contributing to the prosperity of Al-Andalus?

• Agricultural advancements

• Military conquests

• Religious reforms

• Isolation from trade

The Jizya was a tax imposed on:

• Muslim traders

• Non-Muslims who didn’t convert to Islam

• Arab military leaders

• Conquered Muslim populations

Why was the Jizya significant in the Umayyad dynasty?

• It encouraged military service

• It helped fund religious schools

• It created tension and resentment among non-Muslims

• It abolished slavery

Abu al-Abbas founded which dynasty?

• Umayyad dynasty

• Abbasid dynasty

• Ottoman dynasty

• Fatimid dynasty

How did Abu al-Abbas overthrow the Umayyad dynasty?

• Through trade alliances

• Through a rebellion supported by non-Arabs

• Through diplomatic negotiation

• Through strategic marriages