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WorksheetsMuslim World and Africa Review
Total questions: 81
Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins
This is an image of a (a)
The holy book of Islam is known as the (a)
The religion that believes that Muhammad was a messenger from God is (a)
The basic acts of worship all Muslims must follow is known as (a)
This is an image of a (a)
Islamic laws based on the interpretations of the Qur'an
Sharia
Shrine
Souk
Oasis
Who was believed to be a messenger from God and founded Islam? (a)
How were Muslim Achievements spread to Europe?
Muslim achievements were spread to Europe through invasion & by Muslim missionaries traveling to Europe to spread their religion.
Muslim achievements were spread to Europe through invasion & by Christian missionaries returning to Europe from the Middle East.
Muslim achievements were spread to Europe through trade & by Muslim scholars traveling to Europe to share their knowledge.
Muslim achievements were spread to Europe through trade & by Christian Crusaders returning to Europe from the Middle East.
What game was very popular in Muslim society? (a)
Which of the following was NOT a Muslim contribution to math?-Arabic Numerals-Algebra-Subtraction-Zero (a)
Which of the following was an important piece of literature written by a Muslim author? (a)
The Muslim empire spread across parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. What unified these diverse groups of people? (a)
What culture influenced Muslims' mathematical developments? (a)
What important mathematical symbol or concept did Muslims name? (a)
-paper making from China
-number system from India
-philosophy from ancient Greece
Which of these is NOT present in Islamic art? (a)
A caravan is
a group of people or animals traveling together on a long journey especially through the desert
a car that is large and shaped like a van
giving money or goods to a ruler or country for protection
A pilgrimage is a
a journey to a holy place
person who attended the first Thanksgiving
a group of people or animals traveling on a long journey
A griot is a
holy journey
group of people on a long trip through the desert
storyteller and entertainer in Ancient Africa
Islam refers to
a religion that started in the Middle East
a religion that started in Europe
A follower of Islam is called a (a)
The Sahara Desert is (a)
The word "Arabic" refers to
a language spoken mostly in the Middle East and North Africa
a type of desert plant found in the Sahara Desert
a type of food carried in caravans
A kingdom is
A country whose ruler is elected
a country whose ruler is a king or queen
All of these were early African empires EXCEPT
Mali
Sudan
Ghana
Songhai
West Africa was known for trading
Pepper and Salt
Gold and Silver
Salt and Gold
None of the above
The biggest, hottest desert in the world is the
Sahara Desert
Savannah Desert
Hot Desert
Dry Desert
A grassy plain with few trees is a
desert
grassland
rainforest
savanna
An African Tribal Storyteller is a
Reader
Author
Griot
Muslim
What led to the rise of Empires in West Africa
location between salt and gold mines
powerful kings and armies
control of trade routes
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Who is the prophet and founder of Islam?
Abu Bakr
Mohammed
Abraham
Caliph
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Islam.
Obligatory prayer
Declaration of faith
Fasting during the month of Ramadan
Pilgrimage to Medina and Jerusalem
Compulsory giving
This city is the holy site for Muslim pilgrimage and was the birth place of Mohammed.
Medina
Mecca
Jersulam
Muscat
This is the place of worship for Muslims.
Mosque
Synagogue
Temple
Stupa
The Quran is the ____________ of the Islamic faith.
holy site
holy temple
holy book
holy city
This body of law governs the lives of Muslims, according to the beliefs of the Quran.
Shari'a
12 Tables
Hammurabi's Code
Sunni
The successor to Mohammed and the supreme political and religious leader in a Muslim government is known as the:
Consul
Shari'a
King
Caliph
Sunni Muslims believe that the successor, or caliph, to Muhammed should be:
A family relative of Mohammed
A merchant from Mecca
An elected community leader
A blood relative of Mohammed
Shi'a Muslims believe that the successor, or caliph, to Muhammed should be:
A relative of Mohammed
An elected community leader
A citizen of Medina
Born in Iran
During the height of the Islamic Empires in the Middle East, what was the political, cultural, and social condition of Europe like?
Europe was a prosperous and bustling region with great international trade and commerce.
Europe was in a state of chaos and was in shambles following the collapse of the Roman Empire.
Europe was exploring the Americas and gaining new territories overseas.
None of the above.
Which of the following is the BEST description of the Islamic faith.
It is a polytheistic religion; their god is Yaweh.
It is a polytheistic religion; their god is Allah.
It is a monotheistic religion; their god is Yaweh.
It is a monotheistic religion; their god is Allah.
Muhammad is considered to be the last __________ of God.
Prophet/Messenger.
Student/Friend.
Learner/Teacher.
Warrior/Conqueror.
Mosques are...
...what Muslims call houses.
...what Muslims call the black stone.
...what Muslims call charity.
...what Muslims call their place of worship.
What are muslims supposed to do for the poor according to the five pillars?
Remove them from their society.
Give them Charity.
Show them that through hard work they can have material possessions.
Tell them to pull themselves out of poverty.
What do Sunni Muslims believe...
That anyone can be a leader as long as they follow the prophet's example.
That leadership should pass to a relative of the prophet.
That people should attempt to become righteous through the continued worship of God.
That the faithful should forcefully convert all non-believers.
What do Shiite Muslims believe...
That anyone can be a leader as long as they follow the prophet's example.
That leadership should pass to a relative of the prophet.
That people should attempt to become righteous through the continued worship of God.
That the faithful should forcefully convert all non-believers.
The basic acts of worship all Muslims must follow is known as
The Qur'an
The Sunnah
The Five Pillars of Islam
The Rules of Muhammad
What African country did Mansa Musa rule?
Libya
Brazil
Mali
Ghana
Islam teaches that Christians and Jews
believe in false gods
need to be converted
are people of the book
are also Muslims
Which event resulted from the unexpected death of Muhammad?
The Persian Empire expanded into parts of Europe.
Muhammad’s son came to power and conquered different areas.
The Byzantine Empire attacked the weakened Arabian Peninsula.
Conflicts arose among his followers.
{Who?} The _________ Caliphate ruled during the Golden Age of Islam.
Abbasid
Byzantine
Song & Tang
Mali & Songhai
{Where?} Which regions of the world did Islam successfully spread to during its Golden Age?
Middle East ; North Africa ; Central Asia
Middle East ; North Africa ; The Americas
Middle East ; Europe ; Central Africa
The Americas ; Europe ; Central Asia
{When?} What time-span best describes the period of the Islamic Golden Age?
700 - 1258 CE
2000 BCE - 1 CE
403 - 1453 CE
400 - 1400 CE
True or False? Islam is a monotheistic religion, meaning Muslims (followers of Islam) believe in one God (Allah).
True
False
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?
Astrolabe
Compass
Seismometer
Steel
Calligraphy describes the art of beautiful ___________________.
Handwriting
Bookbinding
Map-making
Pottery-making
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 ________.
Mosques
Temples
Churches
Synagogues
Mathematics: The word ______________ has an Arabic word root.
Algebra
Mathematics
Geometry
Optometry
Although a powerful military is often required for a Golden Age to begin, the achievements of a Golden Age are overwhelmingly ________________.
Peaceful, Artistic, & Scientific
Warlike
Useless to the Modern World
Artistic, but not Scientific
The House of Wisdom which was a combination of a library and university opened in which city?
Baghdad
Jerusalem
Mecca
Cordova
Which of the following is not a common architectural feature of mosques?
Domes
Minarets
Arches
Crosses
Muslim trade routes connected all of the following places EXCEPT
America
Europe
Africa
Asia
