1 Quiz on Islam and the Middle Ages

What is a peninsula?

• A mountain range

• A type of desert

• A large body of water

• A piece of land surrounded by water

What does the term 'oasis' refer to?

• A type of mountain

• A dry area

• A place with water and vegetation

• A large city

Who was Muhammad?

• A famous artist

• An Arab merchant from Mecca

• A king of the Middle Ages

• A scientist

What is the name of the sacred book of Islam?

• The Vedas

• The Torah

• The Koran

• The Bible

What is one of the five obligations of Muslims?

• To pray five times a day

• To read the Bible

• To travel the world

• To build a mosque

What historical period started with the fall of the Roman Empire?

• The Renaissance

• The Middle Ages

• The Industrial Age

• The Enlightenment

What is feudalism?

• A type of government

• A form of trade

• A system based on land ownership

• A religious belief

What were the Crusades?

• Artistic movements

• Military expeditions

• Scientific discoveries

• Cultural festivals

Which invention is associated with the Golden Age?

• The internet

• The steam engine

• Camera obscura

• The telephone

What is an astrolabe used for?

• Building

• Farming

• Navigation

• Cooking