Unit 9-Islamic Empires flash cards

Which of the following statements about Sunni & Shia Muslims is true?

• Sunni & Shia Muslims agree on all aspects of leadership.

• Sunni & Shia Muslims disagree about the succession of leadership after Muhammad died.

• Sunni Muslims do not believe in the Quran.

• Shia Muslims follow a different prophet than Muhammad.

Bedouins are

• Arab nomadic herders

• Urban traders

• Desert farmers

• Mountain dwellers

How did Arab merchants transport goods across the desert?

• By Ship

• By Caravan

• By Train

• By Bicycle

What family first came to power over the Islamic Empire after the first four caliphs?

• Umayyads

• Abbasids

• Ottomans

• Fatimids

A follower of Islam is called a

• Christian

• Hindu

• Muslim

• Buddhist

This is a green area in the desert fed by underground water.

• Oasis

• Desert

• Savanna

• Wetland

A Muslim house of worship is called

• Temple

• Synagogue

• Mosque

• Church

What do Muslims, Christians, and Jews have in common?

• They are polytheistic.

• They are monotheistic.

• They do not believe in God.

• They are all atheists.

All three major monotheistic religions developed in this region.

• Middle East or Southwest Asia

• North Africa

• Southeast Asia

• Eastern Europe

The ______ began in Turkey.

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Mughal Empire