WorksheetsUnit 3: Islam in Medieval Times
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
The religion of Muslims
Islam
Polytheism
Buddhism
Judaism
A person who speaks or interprets the words of God
Prophet
Philosopher
Sultan
Shah
The belief in a single God
Monotheism
Polytheism
Buddhism
Atheism
The holy book of the religion of Islam
Bible
Torah
Qur'an
Sunnah
A Muslim house of worship
Temple
Ka'bah
Mosque
Church
The supreme ruler of a Muslim state
Sultan
Shah
Prophet
Khan
The most basic acts of worship for Muslims: declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and making a pilgrimage to Mecca
Shar'iah
Sunnah
Qu'ran
Five Pillars of Islam
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims are required to fast
September
Ramadan
Eid ul-Adha
Hajj
A judicial body established by the Roman Catholic Church to combat forms of religious error
Parliament
Democracy
Republic
Inquisition
The spread of cultural elements from one society to another
Cultural Diffusion
Diaspora
Cultural Awareness
Cultural Sensitivity
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have much in common including
their belief in polytheism
the same people in their sacred texts
the same dietary restrictions
similar dress code requirements
Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by
a belief in one God
a single social class
a common language
a central government
What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Mecca?
Children should learn to read
Women should have more rights
The rich should share their wealth
Trade with unbelievers was wrong
What action by Muhammad in Medina made that city important to his followers?
He prayed with Abraham, Moses, and Jesus
He lived there while he drew more people to Islam
He tore down the city walls and destroyed the ancient shrines
He delivered his Last Sermon, announcing that he would retire
According to Muslims, why is the Qur’an the holy book of Islam?
It tells the story of Muhammad's life and death.
It records the words of God spoken by Gabriel.
It is a collection of sermons by the prophet Muhammad.
It records the history of the Arabs and the spread of Islam.
How is daily life different for Muslims during Ramadan?
They repeat the shahadah
They have many large parties
They do not eat during the day
They gather for midday prayers
Which of these would most likely be found in the Sunnah?
rulings by Islamic judges
poems by the angel Gabriel
guidance from Muhammad
the lives of the early caliphs
Why do mosques all over the world have fresh, flowing water?
for washing before prayer
as a symbol of an oasis
for drinking during a fast
as a way to understand God
Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?
Most Muslims today live there
It was the birthplace of Muhammad
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire
Muhammad moved there with his followers
What geographic feature made Mecca a wealthy city?
port city on the coast
deep mountain forests
location on trade routes
oasis water for agriculture
How did the Muslim empire treat Jews and Christians differently from Muslims?
It charged them extra taxes
It made them leave the empire
It outlawed use of their prayers
It burned their houses of worship
How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?
As wealthy traders, they spread Arab ideas
As wandering preachers, they attracted converts
As scholars, they translated the Qur'an into other languages
As a ruling family, they conquered new lands
A chart listing the Five Pillars of Islam would include which of the following?
Study the Qur'an
Give to the needy
Honor your parents
Observe the Sabbath
Which is the best example of cultural diffusion?
Muslims spread the Chinese craft of papermaking to Europe
Muslim cities along major trade routes grew wealthy
Muslims face toward Mecca when they pray
Muslim architects built mosques with minarets
Who could get treatment in medieval Muslim hospitals?
only the wealthy
religious pilgrims
poor workers
anyone
What city was the focus of Christians during the Crusades?
Edessa
Jerusalem
Damascus
Constantinople
What was the overall purpose of the Christians in the Crusades?
to open a trade route to China
to learn about Muslim innovations
to gain control of Palestine
to capture Jerusalem from the Jews
Which statement describes the effect of the Crusades on Jews?
Many of them tried to escape to Palestine
They were persecuted throughout Europe
They joined Christians to fight the Muslims
Their numbers grew as Christians converted
Which group conquered the Byzantine Empire?
Seljuks
Mughals
Mongols
Ottomans
The Mughal Empire carried Islam to
Persia
Eastern Europe
India
China
Islam split over which issue?
should the Caliph be a descendent of Muhammad
Should Mecca be the holy city
Should religious pictures of the be allowed
Should Muslims pray 3 times a day instead of 5
