WorksheetsUnit 6 Exam
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 2hrs 13mins
At its height, the Muslim empire-
stretched from East Asia to North Africa
only included the Arabian peninsula
stretched from North Africa to East Asia
stretched from the Arabian peninsula to North Africa to Europe
Which statement BEST explains the major cause of the division of Islam into two separate sects?
Disagreement over the writing of the Qu'ran
Disagreement over the successor of Muhammad
Questioning the leadership of of Sunni tribes
Internal fighting over the strategy for taking lands in Europe
Which two cities were not taken by Muslims by 1000 CE despite military campaigns to their locations?
Tours and Constantinople
Baghdad and Constantinople
Damascus and Jerusalem
Rome and Venice
According to the map, where was Muslim advancement into Europe stopped?
Medina
Tours
Baghdad
Merv
The spread of Islam through Muslim invaders was stopped by-
Battle of Spain
Battle of Britain
Mediterranean Sea
Battle of Tours
Which city do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all belive is holy?
Mecca
Medina
Jerusalem
Rome
What two empires were weak, and as a consequence could not resist the influence of the Muslim rule?
Byzantine and Roman empires
Persian and Ottoman empires
Byzantine and Persian empires
Persian and Greek empires
Which language spread along with the spread of Islam?
Greek
Arabic
Persian
Slavic
Latin
What Islamic cultural contribution is pictured?
Dome of the Rock
University
Arabic alphabet
Mosaic
Select the items that are attributed to Islamic achievements.
Paper
Algebra
Medicine
Universities
Which THREE of the following are cities associated with Islam?
Jerusalem
Mecca
Medina
Rome
Which of the following is the best title for this map?
The Spread of Christianity
The Silk Road
The Trans-Saharan Trade Network
The Spread of Islam
Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca demonstrated that he practiced what religion?
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
How was Timbuktu impacted by trade?
It became one of the largest cities in the world but collapsed due to the development of the Silk Road.
It became known as the center of trade and aided in spreading religion and culture.
It remained a strong fortress for the Mali Empire where its military trained.
It remained a multicultural city that embraced hundreds of languages and several new religions.
What geographic location is associated with the following kingdoms: Ghana, Mali, Songhai?
East Africa
East Asia
Southwest Asia
West Africa
Identify a resource that has benefitted Ghana both historically and in the present day.
Coal
Diamonds
Oil
Gold
What cultural achievement belongs in the shaded region?
Practiced Christianity
Created icons
Spoke Arabic
Created mosaics
Look at the map. In which empire did the Nile River have the most impact on trade?
1
2
3
4
Which of the following trade items were the most important to the people living in the shaded region on the map?
Spices and Platinum
Amber and Silver
Salt and Gold
Silk and Jade
The above factors influenced the-
spread of Islam
division of Islam
defeat of the Moors
growth of learning
Which kingdom BEST replaces the question mark in the graph?
Ghana
Axum
Nubia
Zimbabwe
Select the THREE historical turning points that are associated with Islam.
The Battle of Carthage
The death of Ali
The moving of the capital to Baghdad
The Battle of Tours
The fall of the Roman empire
Which empire was a Christian kingdom?
1
2
3
4
Which river was important to the development of the kingdom of Zimbabwe?
Nile
Niger
Senegal
Limpopo
Which religion spread into the West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Which of the following products was the primary trade item along the Trans-Saharan Trade Route?
Silk
Amber
Spices
Gold
Why was the city of Timbuktu important to the Mali empire?
Its location near the Ethiopian Highlands impacted agriculture.
It was the center of the Christian kingdom.
Its location near the Nile River was vital for trade.
It was the center of trading and learning for the empire.
Select THREE of the Five Pillars of Islam listed below.
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Praying 5 times a day
Vegetarian diet
Alms to the poor
Burn offerings and sacrifice
What is the name of the city where Islam began?
Medina
Baghdad
Mecca
Jerusalem
Correctly identify which number on the map is the location of the ancient civilization of Mali.
1
2
3
4
