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World History Unit 1 Test Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Judaism, Christianity and Islam are monotheistic. What does that mean?

a)

They believe in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

b)

They believe in multiple gods.

c)

They believe in one God.

d)

They don’t believe in God.

2.

What is the main difference between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims?

a)

One lives in luxury, the other in poverty.

b)

Sunnis believe in a hereditary system for choosing the next caliph, Shi'a believe it must be someone who follows the sunna, or example of Muhammad.

c)

Shi'a believe in a hereditary system for choosing the next caliph, Sunnis believe it must be someone who follows the sunna, or example of Muhammad.

d)

There is no difference, they are the same.

3.

The homeland of Judaism and Christianity is

a)

Cordova

b)

Egypt

c)

Syria

d)

Palestine

4.

How did the Islamic Empire make contributions to the world?

a)

Medical advances

b)

Math and astrological advances

c)

Vast libraries

d)

All of the above

5.

Which apostle made Christianity the most universal?

a)

Paul

b)

Peter

c)

David

d)

Michael

6.

What is the holy book of Judaism?

a)

Torah

b)

Bible

c)

Qu'ran

d)

Caliph

7.

What is the holy book of Christianity?

a)

Torah

b)

Bible

c)

Qu'ran

d)

Caliph

8.

What is the holy book of Islam?

a)

Torah

b)

Bible

c)

Qu'ran

d)

Caliph

9.
What was the Jewish Diaspora?
a)
It gave Jews greater strength to fight conquering nations. 
b)
It increased the political independence of Jews but weakened their cultural power. 
c)
It was the movement of Jews to other parts of the world. 
d)
It made Jews an independent nation. 
10.

The Torah is also known as what by Christians

a)

Old Testament

b)

New Testament

c)

Bible

d)

Qu'ran

11.

According to Christian belief, Jesus was the Messiah, which means he was

a)

chosen by God to save humankind

b)

destined to defeat the Roman Empire

c)

the father of the Jewish people

d)

the most important apostle

12.

A chart listing the Five Pillars of Islam would include which of the following?

a)

Study the Qur'an

b)

Give to the needy

c)

Honor your parents

d)

Observe the Sabbath

13.

The fifth Pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage. How is it different from the other pillars?

a)

It is a duty of every Muslim.

b)

It is based on teachings in the Qur'an.

c)

It is required only once in a lifetime.

d)

It can be done by large groups.

14.

How is daily life different for Muslims during Ramadan?

a)

They repeat the shahadah

b)

They have many large parties

c)

They do not eat during the day

d)

They gather for mid-day prayers

15.

After Muhammad’s death, Islam spread rapidly due to

a)

Trade routes

b)

The Diaspora

c)

The Apostles carrying the message

d)

Strong and disciplined armies

16.

The first four Muslim caliphs were known as

a)

The Rightly Guided

b)

The Masters

c)

The Rightly Hearted

d)

The Brothers

17.

How did the Islamic Empire make contributions to the world?

a)

Medical advances

b)

Mathematics and Astronomy

c)

Architecture

d)

All of the above

18.

Analyze the map and select the statement that provides a valid summary of the data shown.

a)

The Islamic Empire declined in territory over time, with the least amount of land during the period of the first four caliphates.

b)

The Islamic Empire continuously grew in territory over time, reaching its height with the Abbasid Caliphate.

c)

The Islamic Empire grew steadily until it reached its height during the Umayyad Caliphate, then declined in size.

d)

The Islamic Empire grew steadily until it reached its height during the Abbasid Caliphate, then declined in size.

19.

What is the extent of the Islamic military expansion at its height?

a)

It spanned from Cairo to Syria.

b)

It spanned from Spain to Arabia.

c)

It spanned from Spain to Asia.

d)

It spanned from Asia to Egypt.

20.

Successor to Muhammad as political and religious leader of the Muslims

a)

Caliph

b)

Mosque

c)

Kaaba

d)

Rabbi

21.

The most sacred temple of Islam

a)

Qu'ran

b)

Hajj

c)

Kaaba

d)

Caliph

22.

Holy city of Islam

a)

Qu'ran

b)

Mosque

c)

Kaaba

d)

Mecca

23.

The fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca. What is the name for this pilgrimage?

a)

Mosque

b)

Hajj

c)

Qu'ran

d)

Torah

24.

Who was the most successful Hebrew king?

a)

Solomon

b)

Jesus of Nazareth

c)

Muhammad

d)

Abraham

25.

What is the name of the place of worship for Muslims?

a)

Torah

b)

Qu'ran

c)

Mosque

d)

Synagogue