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WorksheetsIslamic Empires and Cross Cultural Exchange
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which city was the center of trade and worship before the rise of Islam?
Mecca
Medina
Jerusalem
Baghdad
Who is considered the founder of Islam?
Abu Bakr
Umar
Muhammad
Ali
What is the holy book of Islam?
Torah
Bible
Qur'an
Vedas
Which of the following is not one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Profession of Faith
Prayer
Alms
Fasting during Ramadan
What is the purpose of the Hajj?
To visit the Dome of the Rock
To pray five times a day
To give charity to the poor
To make a pilgrimage to Mecca
Which of the following is a shared characteristic of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism?
Belief in multiple gods
Monotheism
Rejection of prophets
Worship of idols
What is a Caliph?
A religious scholar
A military leader
A political advisor
A successor to Muhammad
How did Abu Bakr expand the Muslim empire?
Through peaceful negotiations
By conquering territories through jihad
By establishing trade networks
By promoting education and scholarship
What caused the division between Shia and Sunni Muslims?
A disagreement over the interpretation of the Qur'an
A power struggle after the death of Muhammad
Differences in religious practices
Geographical separation
What is Shariah law?
A code of conduct for merchants
A system of government based on religious principles
A collection of Islamic teachings
A set of rules for military expansion
What was the main trade good on the Silk Road?
Salt
Gold
Silk
Spices
Which animal made the trans-Saharan trade possible?
Camel
Horse
Elephant
Donkey
Which city became a center of Islamic scholarship under Mansa Musa?
Mecca
Timbuktu
Baghdad
Jerusalem
What is the Swahili language a blend of?
Bantu and Arabic
English and French
Hindi and Urdu
Spanish and Portuguese
Which empire was known for its salt and gold trade?
Ghana
Mali
Songhai
Swahili
