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WorksheetsTopic 2 Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
What events caused the decline of the Abbasid dynasty?
The Umayyads and the Abbasids waged a civil war that destroyed the empire.
The invaders from Spain created small kingdoms throughout the former empire.
The Abbasids willingly gave up their lands to the Seljuk Turks and the Mongols.
The Abbasid empire fragmented, and other peoples gained control.
Some of the characteristics of Muslim art include
the use of calligraphy, geometric shapes, and an arabesque style.
the blending of classical and Gothic styles of architecture in mosques.
the use of oil paintings and mosaics to show Muslims in their daily life.
the depiction of Muhammad and Mecca to illustrate religious buildings and the Quran.
What caused the West African kingdom of Ghana to grow powerful, wealthy, and to incorporate Islamic values and ideas in its society and government?
the enlightened and wise rule of Mansa Musa
commerce and Islam spread by Arab invaders
influence by the neighboring Songhai
control of the gold-salt trade routes
A _____ of salt could be traded as a _____ in order to build and spread wealth among West African kingdoms.
caravan, surplus
surplus, commodity
resource, caravan
commodity, resource
Why did conquering Constantinople strengthen the Ottoman empire?
It prevented the rise of Portuguese and European navies.
It helped in overcoming the Safavids.
It allowed expansion into Africa.
It gave the Ottomans a trading center and a governmental and cultural capital.
What did the early followers of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all have in common?
They all believed that there were many gods.
They all believed that Muhammad was a prophet.
They all believed that there was only one God.
They all believed that Jesus was the son of God.
Janissaries were
Muslim soldiers who converted to Christianity.
Sunni Muslim soldiers in the Safavid Empire.
prisoners taken by the Mughal Empire.
slave soldiers in the Ottoman army.
How did Judaism influence Ethiopia's culture?
Some Ethiopians observed some Jewish holidays and dietary laws
Jewish traders brought new farming methods to Ethiopia.
The Christian majority in Ethiopia were not tolerant of Judaism
Jewish traders spread their language throughout the kingdom.
What was one of the effects of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?
He discouraged the teaching of Islam in Mali
His opulence and wealth angered many pious Muslims.
He forged new diplomatic and economic ties with other Muslim states
He encouraged Europeans to trade with Mali.
Which statement BEST explains how Christianity influenced the development of Axum after A.D. 600?
Axum became increasingly isolated from its Islamic trading partners.
Axum became stronger economically and culturally
Axum drew closer to its European trading partners.
Axum culture flourished even though the kingdom was isolated.
