Islamic Civilization Test

Why did Muslims have to choose a caliph?

• Mohammed died without selecting the next leader of Islam.

• Muslims wanted to have separate leaders for Islam and the government.

• The Islamic state was under attack by the Persians.

• Muslims were unhappy with the Islamic leadership and wanted change.

How did Muslims improve trade?

• Muslims used coins to trade instead of bartering.

• Muslims limited how many goods could be traded.

• Muslims forced everyone to speak Arabic for trade.

• Muslims lowered the price of goods.

How did geography help to isolate the Arabian peninsula?

• The Arabian Peninsula is surrounded by deserts and seas.

• The Arabian Peninsula is located in the middle of a large continent.

• The Arabian Peninsula has many mountain ranges.

• The Arabian Peninsula is covered with dense forests.

Which of the following policies helped to expand the Arab Empire?

• Religious tolerance and integration of diverse cultures

• Isolationist policies and restricted trade

• Strict enforcement of a single language and culture

• Limiting military expansion to neighboring regions

What is an Oasis?

• The leader of an Arab tribe.

• A tower from which Muslims are called to prayer.

• A green area in a desert fed by underground water.

• A Muslim house of worship.

What is a Mosque?

• The leader of an Arab tribe.

• A tower from which Muslims are called to prayer.

• A green area in a desert fed by underground water.

• A Muslim house of worship.

What is a Minaret?

• The leader of an Arab tribe.

• A tower from which Muslims are called to prayer.

• A green area in a desert fed by underground water.

• A Muslim house of worship.

What is a Bazaar?

• A Marketplace

• A tower from which Muslims are called to prayer.

• A green area in a desert fed by underground water.

• A Muslim house of worship.

Who were the first Caliphs?

• Close friends or relatives of Mohammed

• Mohammed

• The Shia

• The Sunni

What were the 5 Pillars of Islam?

• Dodge Duck Dip Dive Dodge

• Belief Prayer Charity Fasting Pilgrimage

• Fruits Vegetables Grain Dairy Fats

• Koran Mosque Islam Oasis Sheikh