Historical Significance of the Qur’an and Trade Impact on Islam

Which statement explains the historical significance of the Qur’an?

• It is an ancient text for the Shinto religion.

• It is part of traditional beliefs of Judaism.

• It is part of the core belief system of Buddhism.

• It is the foundational text for the religion of Islam.

How did the growth of trade networks in the Middle East and northern Africa impact Islam?

• It isolated those trade regions from other merchants.

• It decreased the importance of Islam in those trade regions.

• The religion and its culture spread throughout the region where trading occurred.

• The growth of trade networks had no impact on the spread of Islam.

What was one of the results of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324?

• Mali began trading directly with the Middle East.

• Mali become an important destination for Muslim pilgrimages.

• Mali expanded its borders west to be nearer to Mecca.

• Mali became more well-known internationally.

What were three important functions griots served to African tribes?

• transmitted the details of local historical events

• shared heroic tales to inspire the community

• provided ways to track economic exchanges

• preserved cultural traditions through stories

• determined the tribal leadership structure

Which Ottoman emperor took control of the Bosporus Strait by conquering the city of Constantinople and ending the Byzantine Empire?

• Ibn Sina

• Suleyman

• Mohammad

• Mehmed II

During his reign, Mansa Musa embarked on a famous pilgrimage that significantly impacted the economies of the regions he passed through. To which city was this pilgrimage made?

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

What were two significant effects of Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Military leaders took control of Mali.

• The value of gold dropped in Egypt.

• The trading of salt and gold ended.

• Mali became famous in Africa, Asia, and Europe.

What is a major holiday in Muslim culture?

• Ramadan
• Christmas
• Kwanzaa
• Hannukah

What are the basic beliefs of Islam called?

• Four Noble Truths

• Five Pillars

• Eightfold path

• Three Wise Sayings