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Muslim World and Africa Review

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is an image of a (a)  

Choose from the below words
jihad
caravan
mosque
souk
2.

The holy book of Islam is known as the (a)  

Choose from the below words
Qur'an
Bible
Torah
Holy Scroll
3.

The religion that believes that Muhammad was a messenger from God is (a)  

Choose from the below words
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
4.

The basic acts of worship all Muslims must follow is known as (a)  

Choose from the below words
The Qur'an
The Sunnah
The Five Pillars of Islam
The Rules of Muhammad
5.

This is an image of a (a)  

Choose from the below words
pilgrimage
jihad
oasis
souk
6.

Islamic laws based on the interpretations of the Qur'an

a)

Sharia

b)

Shrine

c)

Souk

d)

Oasis

7.

Who was believed to be a messenger from God and founded Islam? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Mahib
Muhammad
Mahad
Magid
8.

How were Muslim Achievements spread to Europe?

a)

Muslim achievements were spread to Europe through invasion & by Muslim missionaries traveling to Europe to spread their religion.

b)

Muslim achievements were spread to Europe through invasion & by Christian missionaries returning to Europe from the Middle East.

c)

Muslim achievements were spread to Europe through trade & by Muslim scholars traveling to Europe to share their knowledge.

d)

Muslim achievements were spread to Europe through trade & by Christian Crusaders returning to Europe from the Middle East.

9.

What game was very popular in Muslim society? (a)  

Choose from the below words
chess
football
checkers
baseball
10.
Muslims contributed to education by 
a)
creating mosques
b)
building palaces
c)
inventing the compass
d)
creating schools and libraries
11.

Which of the following was NOT a Muslim contribution to math?-Arabic Numerals-Algebra-Subtraction-Zero (a)  

Choose from the below words
Arabic Numerals
Algebra
Subtraction
Zero
12.

Which of the following was an important piece of literature written by a Muslim author? (a)  

Choose from the below words
The Princess and the Pea
Romeo and Juliet
The Land Before Time
Arabian Nights
13.

The Muslim empire spread across parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. What unified these diverse groups of people? (a)  

Choose from the below words
common ancestors
common political beliefs
common mathematical theories
common religion
14.

What culture influenced Muslims' mathematical developments? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Roman
Indian
Japanese
American
15.
Which of the following accomplishments is credited to the Muslims?
a)
initial exploration to North and Central America
b)
mathematical concepts including Algebra
c)
colonization of east Asia and Japan
d)
first time engineering feats including road building
16.
Minarets and mosques were most important to Muslim
a)
military
b)
government
c)
trade
d)
worship
17.

What important mathematical symbol or concept did Muslims name? (a)  

Choose from the below words
multiplication sign
zero
equal sign
long division
18.
What does this list show about Muslims?
-paper making from China
-number system from India
-philosophy from ancient Greece
a)
They developed new technologies
b)
They accepted other cultures' ideas
c)
They focused on their religious practices
d)
They allowed immigrants to live in Arabia
19.

Which of these is NOT present in Islamic art? (a)  

Choose from the below words
geometric designs
images of humans
arabesque designs
images of natural patterns
20.

A caravan is

a)

a group of people or animals traveling together on a long journey especially through the desert

b)

a car that is large and shaped like a van

c)

giving money or goods to a ruler or country for protection

21.

A pilgrimage is a

a)

a journey to a holy place

b)

person who attended the first Thanksgiving

c)

a group of people or animals traveling on a long journey

22.

A griot is a

a)

holy journey

b)

group of people on a long trip through the desert

c)

storyteller and entertainer in Ancient Africa

23.

Islam refers to

a)

a religion that started in the Middle East

b)

a religion that started in Europe

24.

A follower of Islam is called a (a)  

Choose from the below words
Christian
Muslim
Jew
25.

The Sahara Desert is (a)  

Choose from the below words
the largest desert in the world
the smallest desert in the world
26.

The word "Arabic" refers to

a)

a language spoken mostly in the Middle East and North Africa

b)

a type of desert plant found in the Sahara Desert

c)

a type of food carried in caravans

27.

A kingdom is

a)

A country whose ruler is elected

b)

a country whose ruler is a king or queen

28.

All of these were early African empires EXCEPT

a)

Mali

b)

Sudan

c)

Ghana

d)

Songhai

29.

West Africa was known for trading

a)

Pepper and Salt

b)

Gold and Silver

c)

Salt and Gold

d)

None of the above

30.

The biggest, hottest desert in the world is the

a)

Sahara Desert

b)

Savannah Desert

c)

Hot Desert

d)

Dry Desert

31.

A grassy plain with few trees is a

a)

desert

b)

grassland

c)

rainforest

d)

savanna

32.

An African Tribal Storyteller is a

a)

Reader

b)

Author

c)

Griot

d)

Muslim

33.

What led to the rise of Empires in West Africa

a)

location between salt and gold mines

b)

powerful kings and armies

c)

control of trade routes

d)

ALL OF THE ABOVE

34.
The spreading of ideas and ways of life is called cultural
a)
adaptation
b)
diffusion
c)
innovation
d)
exploration
35.
Which of these was not present in Islamic art?
a)
calligraphy
b)
images of humans
c)
geometric designs
36.
What is this instrument called?
a)
globe
b)
astrolabe
c)
compass
d)
armillary sphere
37.

Who is the prophet and founder of Islam?

a)

Abu Bakr

b)

Mohammed

c)

Abraham

d)

Caliph

38.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Islam.

a)

Obligatory prayer

b)

Declaration of faith

c)

Fasting during the month of Ramadan

d)

Pilgrimage to Medina and Jerusalem

e)

Compulsory giving

39.

This city is the holy site for Muslim pilgrimage and was the birth place of Mohammed.

a)

Medina

b)

Mecca

c)

Jersulam

d)

Muscat

40.

This is the place of worship for Muslims.

a)

Mosque

b)

Synagogue

c)

Temple

d)

Stupa

41.

The Quran is the ____________ of the Islamic faith.

a)

holy site

b)

holy temple

c)

holy book

d)

holy city

42.

This body of law governs the lives of Muslims, according to the beliefs of the Quran.

a)

Shari'a

b)

12 Tables

c)

Hammurabi's Code

d)

Sunni

43.

The successor to Mohammed and the supreme political and religious leader in a Muslim government is known as the:

a)

Consul

b)

Shari'a

c)

King

d)

Caliph

44.

Sunni Muslims believe that the successor, or caliph, to Muhammed should be:

a)

A family relative of Mohammed

b)

A merchant from Mecca

c)

An elected community leader

d)

A blood relative of Mohammed

45.

Shi'a Muslims believe that the successor, or caliph, to Muhammed should be:

a)

A relative of Mohammed

b)

An elected community leader

c)

A citizen of Medina

d)

Born in Iran

46.

During the height of the Islamic Empires in the Middle East, what was the political, cultural, and social condition of Europe like?

a)

Europe was a prosperous and bustling region with great international trade and commerce.

b)

Europe was in a state of chaos and was in shambles following the collapse of the Roman Empire.

c)

Europe was exploring the Americas and gaining new territories overseas.

d)

None of the above.

47.

Which of the following is the BEST description of the Islamic faith.

a)

It is a polytheistic religion; their god is Yaweh.

b)

It is a polytheistic religion; their god is Allah.

c)

It is a monotheistic religion; their god is Yaweh.

d)

It is a monotheistic religion; their god is Allah.

48.
The image above illustrates Trans-Saharan trade.  What made this trade so important?
a)
Required merchants to cross the Saharan Desert
b)
Trade of gold and salt made Arabs and Africans wealthy
c)
Without this trade, merchants would have nothing to sell
d)
Trans Saharan trade began the Slave trade
49.
The city of Timbuktu was important because...
a)
It was located on the Niger River
b)
It was the trading center for cloth and copper
c)
It was located near the Atlantic Ocean
d)
It was the trading center for gold and salt
50.
Mansa Musa, even today, is the richest man in the world valued at $400 billion dollars.  But his greatest impact was that he...
a)
He spread Islam and the Islamic culture throughout West Africa
b)
He controlled the gold and salt trade
c)
He made a pilgrimage to Mecca to show off all of his wealth
d)
He was a model of behavior as a Muslim King who is charitable.
51.
The greatest city in West Africa during the medieval era was...
a)
Ghana
b)
Niani
c)
Jenne
d)
Timbuktu
52.
As Mansa Musa conducted his pilgrimage across the Sahara Desert to Cairo and then Mecca, he showed he was a good Muslim by
a)
Making the pilgrimage (hajj)
b)
Being charitable
c)
Visiting the rulers of each city
d)
Sharing his story
53.
Which of the following is the CORRECT order of the West African Kingdoms?
a)
Mali, Songhai, Ghana
b)
Ghana, Songhai, Mali
c)
Songhai, Ghana, Mali
d)
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
54.

Muhammad is considered to be the last __________ of God.

a)

Prophet/Messenger.

b)

Student/Friend.

c)

Learner/Teacher.

d)

Warrior/Conqueror.

55.

Mosques are...

a)

...what Muslims call houses.

b)

...what Muslims call the black stone.

c)

...what Muslims call charity.

d)

...what Muslims call their place of worship.

56.

What are muslims supposed to do for the poor according to the five pillars?

a)

Remove them from their society.

b)

Give them Charity.

c)

Show them that through hard work they can have material possessions.

d)

Tell them to pull themselves out of poverty.

57.
What do Muslims have to do once in their life if able?
a)
Travel to Jerusalem.
b)
Travel to Medina.
c)
Travel to Mecca.
d)
Travel during Ramadan.
58.
Muslims believe in _________ and that ________ is his prophet.
a)
One God; Muhammad
b)
Many Gods; Shiva
c)
One God; Jesus
d)
Many Gods; Zeus
59.

What do Sunni Muslims believe...

a)

That anyone can be a leader as long as they follow the prophet's example.

b)

That leadership should pass to a relative of the prophet.

c)

That people should attempt to become righteous through the continued worship of God.

d)

That the faithful should forcefully convert all non-believers.

60.

What do Shiite Muslims believe...

a)

That anyone can be a leader as long as they follow the prophet's example.

b)

That leadership should pass to a relative of the prophet.

c)

That people should attempt to become righteous through the continued worship of God.

d)

That the faithful should forcefully convert all non-believers.

61.

The basic acts of worship all Muslims must follow is known as

a)

The Qur'an

b)

The Sunnah

c)

The Five Pillars of Islam

d)

The Rules of Muhammad

62.
What religion did Mansa Musa practice?
a)
Islam
b)
Christiantity
c)
Animism
63.
What did Mansa Musa give away on his journey to Mecca?
a)
gold
b)
sliver
c)
salt
64.

What African country did Mansa Musa rule?

a)

Libya

b)

Brazil

c)

Mali

d)

Ghana

65.

Islam teaches that Christians and Jews

a)

believe in false gods

b)

need to be converted

c)

are people of the book

d)

are also Muslims

66.
Ghana and Mali, controlled trade of which TWO items?
a)
Gold and fish
b)
Gold and salt
c)
Gold and timber
d)
Gold and bronze
67.
Which of the following IS NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Islam?
a)
Belief in one god, Allah, and his prophet, Muhammad
b)
Daily prayers, 5 times each day
c)
Convert all infidels 
d)
Give to those in need
68.
Which of the following IS NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Islam?
a)
fasting during Ramadan
b)
The Hajj, visiting Mecca
c)
Daily prayers, 5 times each day
d)
Must worship in a mosque 
69.

Which event resulted from the unexpected death of Muhammad?

a)

The Persian Empire expanded into parts of Europe.

b)

Muhammad’s son came to power and conquered different areas.

c)

The Byzantine Empire attacked the weakened Arabian Peninsula.

d)

Conflicts arose among his followers.

70.

{Who?} The _________ Caliphate ruled during the Golden Age of Islam.

a)

Abbasid

b)

Byzantine

c)

Song & Tang

d)

Mali & Songhai

71.

{Where?} Which regions of the world did Islam successfully spread to during its Golden Age?

a)

Middle East ; North Africa ; Central Asia

b)

Middle East ; North Africa ; The Americas

c)

Middle East ; Europe ; Central Africa

d)

The Americas ; Europe ; Central Asia

72.

{When?} What time-span best describes the period of the Islamic Golden Age?

a)

700 - 1258 CE

b)

2000 BCE - 1 CE

c)

403 - 1453 CE

d)

400 - 1400 CE

73.

True or False? Islam is a monotheistic religion, meaning Muslims (followers of Islam) believe in one God (Allah).

a)

True

b)

False

74.

ASTRONOMY: What invention allowed Muslim scientists to measure one's position on the planet as well as the position of various stars in the universe?

a)

Astrolabe

b)

Compass

c)

Seismometer

d)

Steel

75.

Calligraphy describes the art of beautiful ___________________.

a)

Handwriting

b)

Bookbinding

c)

Map-making

d)

Pottery-making

76.

Geometric & Floral Design: Muslim architects tried to recreate the geometry of nature in their buildings. The most ornate geometric designs appear in Muslim holy places of worship, called ________.

a)

Mosques

b)

Temples

c)

Churches

d)

Synagogues

77.

Mathematics: The word ______________ has an Arabic word root.

a)

Algebra

b)

Mathematics

c)

Geometry

d)

Optometry

78.

Although a powerful military is often required for a Golden Age to begin, the achievements of a Golden Age are overwhelmingly ________________.

a)

Peaceful, Artistic, & Scientific

b)

Warlike

c)

Useless to the Modern World

d)

Artistic, but not Scientific

79.

The House of Wisdom which was a combination of a library and university opened in which city?

a)

Baghdad

b)

Jerusalem

c)

Mecca

d)

Cordova

80.

Which of the following is not a common architectural feature of mosques?

a)

Domes

b)

Minarets

c)

Arches

d)

Crosses

81.

Muslim trade routes connected all of the following places EXCEPT

a)

America

b)

Europe

c)

Africa

d)

Asia