WH: Unit 3 Test Review

Which of these best describes the relationship between Muslim conquerors and the peoples they conquered?

• They were generally tolerant of members of other religions, especially Christians and Jews, as long as they paid taxes
• They required all peoples that they conquered to convert to Islam or face almost immediate execution
• They only tolerated religions from Asia such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism
• They required that non-Muslims either convert to Islam or move out of the conquered lands

Which of these best describes the impact of Muslim rule on India?

• It caused cultural diffusion and religious conflicts
• It resulted in the disappearance of Buddhism from India
• It caused India to become complete isolated from the rest of Asia
• It led to the collapse of the Mughal Empire in the 1500s

Which caliphate controlled Egypt, North Africa, and parts of Arabia between 909 and the 1100s?

• Fatimid Caliphate
• Umayyad Caliphate
• Abbasid Caliphate
• Mamluk Caliphate

Which of these best describes the Mamluk period in Egypt?

• it was a period of achievement in historical writing and architecture
• it was a period of expansion as the Mamluks conquered most of the Muslim empires
• it was a period of conflict as the Mamluks were in constant warfare with Saharan tribes
• it was a period of peace as the crusades had mostly ended by this point

What was the Kingdom of Mali's wealth mainly based on?

• Their trade with Portugal
• Their control of Saharan trade routes
• Their access to good farmland
• Their interactions with China and India

Explain what caused the split between the Sunni and Shi'a Muslims. (Make sure to describe what the issue was, and to include what each side wanted.)

Give one specific example of cultural diffusion during this period. (Tell where it happened, who was involved, what was spread, HOW it was spread, etc.)

IDENTIFY and DESCRIBE the two main reasons for Islamic expansion in the 600s-700s.

Identify TWO major contributions made by the Muslim Empires during this period.

Describe TWO major characteristics of early African religions.