Units 2 and 3

What was the Islamic Golden Age known for?

• The decline of scientific knowledge

• The flourishing of arts, science, and culture

• The beginning of the Crusades

• The fall of the Roman Empire

What was a significant contribution of the Islamic Golden Age to mathematics?

• The invention of the abacus

• The development of algebra

• The creation of the compass

• The discovery of gravity

Which empire was known for its extensive trade routes in West Africa?

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire

• Mali Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What was a major commodity traded by the Mali Empire?

• Silk

• Gold

• Spices

• Tea

Who was the famous ruler of the Mali Empire known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

• Sunni Ali

What is the role of Muhammad in Islam?

• He is considered a god

• He is the final prophet of Islam

• He is a mythical figure

• He is a philosopher

What is the holy book of Islam that Muhammad is believed to have received?

• The Bible

• The Torah

• The Quran

• The Vedas

What was a significant achievement of Mehmed II in the Ottoman Empire?

• The discovery of America

• The conquest of Constantinople

• The invention of the printing press

• The signing of the Magna Carta

Which empire did the Ottomans conquer to establish their dominance in the Middle East?

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Mongol Empire

What was the capital of the Ottoman Empire after the conquest of Constantinople?

• Rome

• Cairo

• Istanbul

• Athens