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Muslim Civilizations

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best explains how the Ottomans expanded their empire?

a)

Regions joined the empire after adopting the Muslim faith.

b)

They purchased land with the wealth acquired by superior crafting and trade.

c)

They gained most territory through conquest.

d)

The Romans looked to them for guidance after the fall of the Holy Roman Empire.

2.

Which of the following best completes the diagram?

a)

A Muslim must go on a pilgrimage to Mecca.

b)

A Muslim must marry and have children.

c)

A Muslim must cover his hair in public spaces.

d)

A Muslim must defend the faith of Islam against all other religions.

3.

Which of the following is a major difference that separates the three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam)?

a)

They all worship different gods

b)

They each follow the same basic commandments.

c)

They all believe in the same key prophets and religious leaders.

d)

They each have their own distinct sacred texts.

4.

Which of the following events best describes the European response to Islamic expansion?

a)

The Black Plague spread as Europeans moved into Africa and Asia.

b)

Muslims were targeted by the Crusades and Spanish Inquisition.

c)

Many European kings adopted Islamic beliefs and imposed them on others.

d)

Church membership began to decline across Europe and the Pope lost political power.

5.

Which of the following best explains the relationship between Muslims and Hindus in India?

a)

Muslims made up most of the ruling class but Hindus made up most of the population.

b)

Muslims and Hindus often adopted many of each other's practices and beliefs.

c)

Hindus responded to Muslim invasions with violence and hostility.

d)

Hindus made up most of the ruling class but Muslims made up most of the population.

6.

Which of the following best explains why rulers of the Arab Empire did not force those who practice Christianity and Judaism to convert to Islam?

a)

There were no Christian or Jewish people in Arab territories.

b)

Muslims do not believe in converting people to Islam.

c)

The three religions share similar practices and beliefs

d)

Muslims wanted to avoid potentially starting a Holy War.

7.

Which of the following do all three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) have in common?

a)

They are based on the same five pillars that dictate how to live.

b)

They are polytheistic religions that each worship the same gods.

c)

They are from different regions of the world and have separate religious texts.

d)

They are monotheistic religions with foundations from the Old Testament.

8.

The Islamic Golden Age gave way to the most notable advances in which of the following areas?

a)

Arts and literature

b)

Mathematics and Sciences

c)

Military tactics and weaponry

d)

Political philosophy and economics

9.

When Muslims pray, they face towards?

a)

The Ka’aba in Mecca

b)

Jerusalem

c)

The nearest mosque

d)

The east (Always)

10.

Which is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

a)

Giving alms or charity

b)

Being baptized

c)

Fasting during Ramadan

d)

Making a hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca

11.

The place of worship for a Muslim is a

a)

Temple

b)

Synagogue

c)

Mosque

d)

Church

12.

The two Muslim sects are called

a)

Hindu and Sunni

b)

Buddhist and Sunni

c)

Hebrew and Sufi

d)

Sunni and Shi’a

13.

What does it mean that Muslims, Jews and Christians are called “people of the book”?

a)

A portion of each religion’s holy text is the same

b)

Each religion’s holy texts is exactly the same

c)

They all read books

d)

All of their holy texts include the teachings of Jesus

14.

Shiites/ Shi's believe who can be Caliph (leader)

a)

Pious Muslim

b)

Descendants of Muhammad

c)

Local Elder

d)

Cardinals

15.

What is Sharia?

a)

fasting during the month of Ramadan

b)

pilgrimage to Mecca and a Pillar of Islam

c)

body of Islamic law

d)

the holy book of Islam

16.

What is the Quran?

a)

the body of Islamic law

b)

the pilgrimage to Mecca and a Pillar of Islam

c)

fasting during the month of Ramadan

d)

the holy book of Islam

17.

The goal of the Spanish Inquisition was to

a)

eliminate opposition to Roman Catholicism

b)

terrorize those who challenged the power of the Moors

c)

deport all traitors against Islam

d)

control the weights and measures of grain

18.

During the Reconquista, Spanish men could achieve prestigious positions by

a)

fighting against the Roman Catholics

b)

fighting against the Muslims

c)

fighting against the Vikings

d)

fighting against the Visograths

19.

Refers to non-muslim people protected under Islamic rule

a)

Caliph

b)

Dhimmitude

c)

Muslim

d)

Ottoman

20.

What Muslim empire conquered Constantinople in 1453?

a)

Umayyad

b)

Abbasid

c)

Ottomans

d)

Mughal

21.

Which correctly connects Prophet to Religion?

a)

Christianity – Allah

b)

Judaism – Muhammad

c)

Islam – Muhammad

d)

Islam – Jesus

22.

What did Muslims do when they conquered new territory?

a)

imposed a special tax on "people of the book"

b)

forced all conquered people to convert to Islam

c)

adopted the beliefs of the conquered people

d)

looted and burned conquered cities

23.

Stopped the Muslim forces from further invading Western Europe at the Battle of Tours

a)

Charlemagne

b)

Charles Martel

c)

Clovis

d)

Charles II

24.

Why did Islam divide into different sects (groups)?

a)

Muslims disagreed over the use of icons

b)

Muslims disagreed over who would be the successor to Muhammad

c)

Muslims disagreed over the fasting during Ramadan

d)

Muslims disagreed over whether Muhammad was the messenger from Allah