Islamic Empire Study Guide

What is the holy book of Islam?

• Bible

• Torah

• Qur'an

• Vedas

What is the predominant language of Islam, which influenced trade and scholarly studies?

• Hebrew

• Latin

• Arabic

• Greek

What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have in common?

• Polytheistic beliefs

• Monotheistic beliefs

• Atheistic beliefs

• Pantheistic beliefs

What are the two holy cities of Islam?

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Jeddah

• Medina

• Riyadh

Where are the holy cities of Islam located?

• Indian Subcontinent

• Arabian Peninsula

• Southeast Asia

• North Africa

How far did the Muslim Empire stretch at its peak?

• From the Atlantic Ocean to the Indus River Valley

• From the Pacific Ocean to the Nile River

• From the Mediterranean Sea to the Ganges River

• From the Black Sea to the Amazon River

Which city is the holiest of cities for the Islam faith?

• Jerusalem

• Medina

• Mecca

• Baghdad

What is God called in Arabic?

• Yahweh

• Allah

• Brahma

• Zeus

Who was the founder and the last prophet of Islam?

• Jesus

• Moses

• Muhammad

• Abraham

When praying, which direction do Muslims face?

• Towards Jerusalem

• Towards Medina

• Towards Mecca

• Towards Cairo