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World History Unit 2 (The Islamic World)

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

a)

hajj to Mecca at least once in a lifetime

b)

fasting during the month of Ramadan

c)

devotion to the one true God, Muhammad

d)

prayer five times per day

2.

The Abbasid Dynasty (Golden Age of Islam) is best known for its

a)

discovery of North America

b)

advancements in math, science, and trade

c)

destruction of the city of Constantinople

d)

halting of trade between China and Africa

3.

The ruler of the Ottoman Empire during the conquest of Constantinople was

a)

Suleiman

b)

Mehmed II

c)

Shah Abbas

d)

Justinian I

4.

Which of the following is an accurate difference between Sunni and Shia?

a)

90% of Muslims are Shia, only 10% are Sunni

b)

Shia believe the Caliph must be a descendant of Muhammad

c)

Sunnis only live in Persia

d)

Shia do not recognize Sunni as Muslims

5.

Hinduism is polytheistic while Islam is (a)  

6.

Which was the one Islamic Empire that was predominantly Shia?

a)

Ottoman

b)

Mughal

c)

Safavid

d)

Abbasid

7.

The Ottoman Empire was victorious against the Safavid in the Battle of Chaldiran because of their ________

a)

strong will

b)

use of horses

c)

advanced firearms

d)

charismatic leaders

8.

Which group used skilled horsemanship and siege tactics to conquer much of Asia?

a)

Japanese

b)

Mongols

c)

Arabs

d)

Vikings

9.

Which theme of world history is most closely related to the Monsoon Trade Routes?

a)

environment

b)

social

c)

cultural

d)

economic

10.

Match the following Islamic Empires to their location

a)

Ottoman

1.

Mediterranean

b)

Safavid

2.

Persia

c)

Mughal

3.

India

11.

Match the following important leader to their empire.

a)

Mehmed the Conquerer

1.

Ottoman Empire

b)

Suleiman the Magnificent

2.

Ottoman Empire

c)

Shah Abbas

3.

Safavid Dynasty

d)

Akbar

4.

Mughal Dynasty

e)

Aurangzeb

5.

Mughal Dynasty