Muslim Civilizations and Ottoman Empire Review

What was the primary way the Ottoman Empire increased its territory?

• negotiating land purchases

• forming trade partnerships

• military conquest

• uniting with the Byzantine Empire

Which of the following is an important religious duty for Muslims?

• Studying philosophy

• Taking a journey to Mecca

• Avoiding public gatherings

• Reading Christian and Jewish scriptures

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are similar because they are:

• Based on worship of one God (monotheism)

• Follow the Five Pillars

• Originated in different regions

• Based on worship of many gods

Why were Jews and Christians often allowed to practice their religion within Muslim-controlled lands?

• They are Abrahamic Faiths

• They were part of the ruling class

• They had no contact with Muslims

• They were forced to convert secretly

One major difference between the Abrahamic faiths is that:

• Each has its own holy book

• They all worship multiple gods

• They follow identical commandments

• They share the same religious leaders

What effect did trade routes have on Islamic civilization?

• They spread ideas, culture, and religion

• They limited Islam to one region

• They cut off Muslim empires from others

• They only increased military power

After Muslim rule was established in India, how were the populations divided?

• Hindus formed most of the government leaders

• Hindus were the majority, Muslims held ruling positions

• Muslims were the majority population

• Hindus and Muslims both ruled equally

Which achievement is most associated with the Islamic Golden Age?

• Invention of new weapons

• Advances in math and science

• Rise of new political systems

• Military conquests in Europe

What does this excerpt suggest: "Besides the university library, Arab record-keepers said the city had 37 other libraries, countless bookstores, 800 public schools, and about 300,000 people living there. The people enjoyed a high standard of living and even walked on paved streets. At the same time in Europe, almost no towns—except Constantinople—had more than a few thousand people. In places like Paris and London, people were still walking through muddy, dark alleys."

• European cities were larger and wealthier

• Life in the Arab Empire was advanced and prosperous

• Arabs avoided education and culture

• Islamic cities had poor living conditions

How did Christian Europe react to the spread of Islam?

• By launching the Crusades and Inquisitions

• By abandoning Christianity

• By adopting Islamic law

• By encouraging Muslim rulers