Islam World History

Who did the Ottoman Empire defeat in 1453, allowing them to rise to power?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Caliphate of Cordoba

• The Golden Horde

• The Holy Roman Empire

The city of ______ is home to holy sites belonging to Judaism, Christianity and Islam:

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Rome

• Athens

What did early followers of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have in common?

• All were monotheistic religions.

• Each religion had many gods.

• Muhammad was the prophet for all of them.

• They all believed Jesus was the son of God.

Which of the following best describes the Five Pillars of Islam?

• They are stories about the life of Muhammad.

• They are the basis for law in Muslim countries.

• They are acts of worship required  by all Muslims.

• They are the rules about how Muslims should treat others.

Which of the following holy book is most closely associated with Islam?

• New Testament

• Quran

• Ten Commandments

• Torah

Muslims believe that Muhammad was a 

• God.

• Saint.

• Son of Allah.

• Prophet.

What was the main religion of the Mughal Empire?

• Judaism

• Taoism

• Islam

• Hinduism

Which city served as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• A) Baghdad

• B) Damascus

• C) Cairo

• D) Mecca

Who was the founder of the Abbasid Caliphate?

• A) Harun al-Rashid

• B) Al-Mansur

• C) Abu Bakr

• D) Ali

What was the primary language of administration in the Islamic Golden Age?

• A) Latin

• B) Persian

• C) Arabic

• D) Greek