Chap 4.3 Islamic Empires and Culture Quiz

What geographical factors contributed to the Arabian Peninsula becoming a trade center?

• Location, weather patterns, and climate
• Population density, urbanization, and resources
• Political stability, military strength, and culture
• Technological advancements, education, and agriculture

How did the cities of Medina and Mecca contribute to the spread of Islam?

• They were centers of trade and pilgrimage
• They were known for their military strength
• They had the largest populations
• They were located near major rivers

When was the Ottoman Empire established?

• 1200 AD
• 1453 AD
• 1500 AD
• 1600 AD

What territories did the Ottoman Empire control at its height?

• Only Turkey
• Parts of Africa and Asia
• Greece, the Arabian Peninsula, and much of the Mediterranean coast
• Only the Middle East

Who was Suleyman and what was he known for?

• A military leader known for conquests
• A ruler known for expanding the empire and justice reforms
• An artist known for his paintings
• A scholar known for his writings

What modern country replaced the Ottoman Empire?

• Iran
• Iraq
• Turkey
• Egypt

Where was the Safavid Empire located?

• Modern-day Turkey
• Modern-day Iran and parts of Iraq
• Modern-day Egypt
• Modern-day Saudi Arabia

Who is considered the best-known leader of the Safavid Empire?

• Suleyman
• Akbar
• Abbas the Great
• Muhammed Al-Khwarizmi

What was the appeal of Islam to lower-caste Hindus?

• The promise of wealth
• The idea of equality in the eyes of God
• The opportunity for political power
• The chance to travel

Why did Shah Jahan build the Taj Mahal?

• As a fort
• As a monument to his wife
• As a palace for himself
• As a temple