Islam and Its Significance

What are the followers of the religion of Islam called?

• Muslims

• Christians

• Buddhists

• Hindus

How are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam similar?

• They all believe in multiple gods.

• They all originated in Asia.

• They are all monotheistic religions.

• They all have the same holy book.

Why do Muslims consider Mecca a holy city?

• It is the birthplace of Muhammad.

• It is the largest city in the world.

• It is located by the sea.

• It has the tallest buildings.

What contributions by Muslim scholars are described in this section?

• Advances in mathematics and science

• Discoveries in space travel

• Inventions in modern technology

• Developments in agriculture

What were some of the characteristics of medieval Islamic art?

• representations of people and animals

• geometric forms and the natural world

• characters

• signs and symbols

Why did Pope Urban II call for war against the Muslims?

• The Byzantine emperor asked for help in turning back the Muslim Turks, who were making it difficult for Christians to visit the Holy Land.

• To expand trade routes

• To find new allies

• To spread Christianity in Asia

The crusaders were:

• European Christians who fought for the Holy Land

• Asian warriors defending their territory

• African traders exploring new markets

• South American explorers seeking new lands

Did the Crusades succeed in retaking the Holy Land from Muslim rule?

• The Crusades succeeded for only a short time. By the time they ended, the Muslims had regained control of the Holy Land.

• Yes, they completely succeeded

• They partially succeeded

• They never attempted

What mistakes did King John make that made his subjects lose their trust in him?

• He was generous with his wealth

• He was a successful military leader

• He imposed heavy taxes and lost battles

• He built many schools

How did the nobles and the merchants end up on the same side?

• They both wanted more power

• They both disliked King John's policies

• They both wanted to travel

• They both wanted to build castles