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Golden Age of Islamic Civilization

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

By 750 C.E., less than 200 years after Muhammad's death, Muslims ruled a vast area including... [Select ALL that APPLY]

a)

Spain

b)

North Africa

c)

the Middle East

d)

Europe

2.

During the Islamic Golden Age, the madrasa, or Muslim schools, were....[Select ALL that APPLY]

a)

Mosques

b)

Boarding House

c)

Libraries

3.

Muslims are credited with introducing many foods to other parts of the world including...[Select ALL that Apply]

a)

rice

b)

sugar

c)

oranges

d)

pineapples

4.

A scholar, teacher, or thinker who seeks knowledge is called a...

a)

adaptations

b)

innovations

c)

cultural diffusion

d)

philosopher

5.

A change made to an existing object or way of doing things is called a...

a)

adaptations

b)

innovations

c)

cultural diffusion

d)

philosopher

6.

The spread of ideas and cultural elements from one society [group of people] to another is called a...

a)

adaptations

b)

innovations

c)

cultural diffusion

d)

philosopher

7.

Something new or an improvement is called an...

a)

adaptations

b)

innovations

c)

cultural diffusion

d)

philosopher

8.

Cultural diffusion between societies [groups of people] can happen several ways according to the textbook, including...[Select ALL that Apply]

a)

Trade

b)

Travel

c)

Conflict [War]

9.

Why were the Islamic lands ideally located for cultural diffusion?

a)

Islamic lands were located in the East, which was an advantage of Europeans

b)

Islamic lands linked Asia, Europe, and Africa through important trade routes

c)

Islamic lands were mainly located in North Africa

d)

Islamic lands were mainly located in Spain

10.

Surprisingly, only a few Muslims came from ______________ the very heart of where Islam started.

a)

North Africa

b)

Persia

c)

Egypt

d)

Arabian Peninsula

11.

At the heart of the Islamic Golden Age was the House of Wisdom, which was a....

a)

Palace

b)

Restaurant

c)

Library

d)

Coffee Shop

12.

Most of the information that was traveling across the Islamic world through trade at this time was primarily in 3 languages, which were... [Select ALL that Apply]

a)

English

b)

Persian

c)

Greek

d)

Arabic

13.

What technological advancement that most likely fueled the Islamic Golden Age did Muslims learn from Chinese prisoners of war?

a)

The Compass

b)

Gunpowder

c)

Paper

14.

True or False: At the House of Wisdom during the Islamic Golden Age, one could find Christians and Muslims working together on translating information and books.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

True or False: Islamic culture flourished despite the fact Muslim empires did not last because scholars and artists made great innovations and adaptations.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

True or False: A shared (Arabic) language and a love of learning allowed Muslim scholars in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East to exchange ideas and build on one another’s work.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

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

18.

The Muslim scholar al-Jabr worked to find the unknown variable in which type of Mathematics?

a)

Subtraction

b)

Addition

c)

Calculus

d)

Algebra

19.

An important medical text created by Islamic scholars that had over 200 medical instruments and translated into many languages was known as the

a)

Qu'ran

b)

Encyclopedia

c)

Method

d)

Book of Medical Tools

20.

Muslim artists used this form of writing to create artistic depictions of animals and humans without disrespecting their religion.

a)

Print Text

b)

Calligraphy

c)

Permanent Marker

d)

Cursive

21.

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

a)

Domes

b)

Minarets

c)

Arches

d)

Crosses

22.

What is the name of the building in the picture?

a)

Dome of the Rock

b)

Taj Mahal

c)

House of Wisdom

d)

Holy Sepulcher

23.

Muslim trade routes connected all of the following places EXCEPT

a)

America

b)

Europe

c)

Africa

d)

Asia

24.

Muslims invented the armillary sphere and astrolabe to

a)

find the nearest source of water

b)

read the Quran and hadith.

c)

find their location and time

d)

build architectural domes

25.

Under Islamic law _____________ had more rights than other ______ in India, Europe, and China.

a)

Slaves

b)

Converts

c)

Women

d)

Jews and Christians

26.

Islamic _____________ became centers of learning and trade.

a)

people

b)

laws

c)

cities

d)

farms

27.

What word means "submission to God" in Arabic?

a)

Islam

b)

Muslim

c)

Koran

d)

Mecca

28.

_____________ is the founder of Islam.

a)

Abraham

b)

Moses

c)

Jesus

d)

Muhammad

29.

At the time Islam began, Arabia was _________, meaning most people believed in ___________.

a)

monotheistic, one god

b)

monotheistic, more than one god

c)

polytheistic, one god

d)

polytheistic, more than one god

30.

The city of ________ converted to Islam in 632 CE.

a)

Arabia

b)

Baghdad

c)

Mecca

d)

Israel

31.

A Muslim house of worship is called a _____________.

a)

temple

b)

mosque

c)

synagogue

d)

church

32.

The holy book of Islam is the ____________.

a)

Hebrew Bible

b)

Torah

c)

Koran

d)

New Testament

33.

Muslims are expected to follow the __________________.

a)

Ten Commandments

b)

Five Pillars of Islam

c)

Torah

d)

Ramadan

34.

Muslims are expected to _______ five times per day facing Mecca.

a)

eat

b)

pray

c)

fast

d)

travel

35.

One of the Five Pillars requires Muslims to ________ 2.5% of their annual income.

a)

donate

b)

save

c)

spend

d)

waste

36.

Muslims are expected to make a _____________ to Mecca at least once during their lifetime.

a)

pilgrimage

b)

donation

c)

fast

d)

statue

37.

What type of Math was created then that we use today?

a)

addition

b)

algebra

c)

ratios

d)

division

e)

subtraction

38.

What were the greatest architectural achievements of Islam?

a)

The Mosques

b)

The Churches

c)

The Cathedrals

d)

The Temples

e)

The Palaces

39.

How did maps helps the Muslim world?

a)

Travelers and merchants had a better idea of where and how to travel

b)

They could see where South America was

c)

Sultans would know what resources were available in their empire

d)

They could create a story about Carmen San Diego

40.

Why did Muslim Scholars study Astronomy?

a)

To understand how to fish better

b)

to paint more delicately

c)

to educate young scholars

d)

to understand time and clocks

41.

How did Muslim Astronomists in the Golden Age study the sun, moon and stars?

a)

The Internet

b)

NASA

c)

Observatories

d)

Universities

e)

Maps

42.

In what areas of study did Muslim Scholars make advances during the Golden Age?

a)

Astronomy

b)

Geography

c)

Math

d)

Philosophy

e)

All of the Above

43.

Which geographic feature influenced the development of the Middle East

a)

The Saharan Desert

b)

Alps Mountains

c)

Mediterranean Sea

d)

Black Sea

44.

What is the name of the religion Muhammad had a vision about?

a)

Christianity

b)

Judaism

c)

Buddism

d)

Islam

45.

What is name of the journey a Muslim should make to Mecca?

a)

Hajj

b)

Indian Ocean Complex

c)

Ramadan

d)

Trade

46.

What is a person who follows Islam called?

a)

Christian

b)

Jew

c)

Buddhist

d)

Muslim

47.

Where do Muslims worship?

a)

Church

b)

Temple

c)

Mosque

48.

What is the name of the Holy Book in Islam?

a)

Bible

b)

Christanity

c)

Quran

d)

Twelve Tables

49.

Which religion is Islam similar too?

a)

Buddhism and Hinduism

b)

Hinduism and Christianity

c)

Christianity and Judaism

d)

None of the above

50.

Islam was founded in

a)

China

b)

Middle East

c)

Europe

d)

North America

51.

True or False: All trade route came through the Middle East

a)

True

b)

False

52.

In what areas of study did Muslim Scholars make advances during the Golden Age?

a)

Astronomy

b)

Geography

c)

Math

d)

Philosophy

e)

All of the Above

53.

How did Muslim Astronomists in the Golden Age study the sun, moon and stars?

a)

The Internet

b)

NASA

c)

Observatories

d)

Universities

e)

Maps

54.

Why did Muslim Scholars study Astronomy?

a)

To understand how to fish better

b)

to paint more delicately

c)

to educate young scholars

d)

to understand time and clocks

55.

How did maps helps the Muslim world?

a)

Travelers and merchants had a better idea of where and how to travel

b)

They could see where South America was

c)

Sultans would know what resources were available in their empire

d)

They could create a story about Carmen San Diego

56.

Who was it that wrote a Geography book in the mid-1100's?

a)

Suleyman I

b)

Mehmed II

c)

Al-Khwarizmi

d)

Abu Bakr

e)

Al-Idrisi

57.

Who was a famous Muslim Mathematician?

a)

Suleyman I

b)

Mehmed II

c)

Al-Khwarizmi

d)

Abu Bakr

e)

Al-Idrisi

58.

What type of Math was created then that we use today?

a)

addition

b)

algebra

c)

ratios

d)

division

e)

subtraction

59.

How did Muslims create better Medicine

a)

tested doctors

b)

paid doctors a lot of money

c)

invented small containers for medicine

60.

What type of literature was popular?

a)

novels

b)

short stories

c)

plays

d)

news articles

61.

Which Author wrote about Faith and Hope?

a)

Abu Bakr

b)

Al Idrisi

c)

Omar Khayyam

d)

Suleman I

62.

Which book from that period contains the famous stories of "Aladdin" and "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves"?

a)

The Qur'an

b)

The Bible

c)

The Rubaiyat

d)

The Thousand and One Nights

e)

The Encyclopedia

63.

What were the greatest architectural achievements of Islam?

a)

The Mosques

b)

The Churches

c)

The Cathedrals

d)

The Temples

e)

The Palaces

64.

What is a Minaret?

a)

A type of mountain in the Atlas mountains

b)

A musical instrument for playing music of Islam

c)

A mosque in Mecca

d)

A tower from which muslims are called to prayer

e)

A palace for the Sultan

65.

Muslim designs do NOT include what?

a)

Orange or Yellow

b)

People or Animals

c)

Calligraphy or Decorative Writing

d)

Geometric Shapes

66.

Where do artists paint calligraphy?

a)

on cathedral ceilings

b)

on skin as tattoos

c)

on papyrus

d)

on tiles, carpets and swords

67.

Islam's holy book

a)

Qu'ran

b)

Bible

c)

Torah

d)

The Odyssey

68.

the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from sun up to sun down

a)

All Saints Day

b)

Yom Kippur

c)

Ramadan

d)

November

69.

Number system developed in India but introduced to Europe through a Muslim mathematician

a)

Roman Numerals

b)

Greek Numerals

c)

Hindu-Arabic Numerals

d)

Frankish Numerals

70.

Muslims who supported Muhammad's advisor Abu Bakr as the first Caliph- about 85% of Muslims today

a)

Sunnis

b)

Shias

c)

Ottomans

d)

Turks

71.

Muslims who believe only Muhammad's relatives should be Caliph. About 15% of Muslims today.

a)

Sunnis

b)

Shias

c)

Hindu

d)

Buddhist

72.

the spread of culture traits from one culture to another

a)

Migration

b)

Immigration

c)

Cultural Diffusion

d)

Push Factor

73.

belief in one God

a)

Monotheism

b)

Polytheism

c)

Tritheism

d)

Quatrotheism

74.

belief in many gods and/or goddesses

a)

Monotheism

b)

Polytheism

c)

Multitheism

d)

Infinitism

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