WorksheetsHistory Alive! Medieval World L7 + L8
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 52mins
What are the basic beliefs of the Islam faith?
Four Noble Truths
Eightfold path
Five Pillars
Three Wise Sayings
Islam requires Muslims to make at least one pilgrimage to
Mount Hija
Mecca
Medina
Baghdad
What is the holy book of Islam called?
Torah
Qur'an
Bible
Hashina
Where did Islam begin?
Arabian Peninsula
China
Iran
East Africa
What are underground water sources called in the desert?
Caravan
Oasis
Mecca
Caliph
What is the name of the most wealthy trade center in Arabia?
Baghdad
Constantinople
Jerusalem
Mecca
What is the name of the place where Muslims worship?
Altar
Church
Mosque
Synagogue
Which of these is Not a pillar of Islam?
Belief in Allah
Gain wealth through kind deeds
Give to the poor
Pilgrimage to Mecca
What are the three monotheistic religions
Judaism, Christianity, Vatican
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Islam, Confucius, Holiness
Islam, Italianism, Istanbul
What is the name of the people who follow Islam?
Arabs
Islams
Muslims
Iranians
What is the name of the winds that powered ships across the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea?
Moon Sea Winds
Trade Winds
Monsoon Winds
Hecka Strong Winds
What is scarce on the Arabian Peninsula?
Camels
Fresh Water
Snake Charmers
Sunglasses
What is the term that describes people without a permanent home?
Nomeless
Homeless
Muslims
Nomads
What is cultural diffusion?
when cultures dissolve after they fight each other
when goods or ideas spread from another culture
when cultures buy things at markets
when cultures have difficulty with each other
What is Ramadan?
Praying five times a day
Fasting for one month
Giving to charity
Going to Mecca once in your lifetime
What are known as the "ships of the desert"?
Arabs
Camels
Muslims
Caliphs
Which term refers to the PEOPLE who follow Muhammad and Islam?
Islams
Muslims
The name of those who submit to Allah is:
Islams
Muslims
Suniis
Arabs
Muhammad's main job was as a:
merchant
religious teacher
seller of idols
con-man
Where do Muslims practice their religion?
In a church
In a mosque
In a temple
In a cave
Which of these is Not a pillar of Islam?
Belief in Allah
Gain wealth through kind deeds
Give to the poor
Pilgrimage to Mecca
What is the name of the most wealthy trade center in Arabia?
Baghdad
Constantinople
Jerusalem
Mecca
Where did Islam begin?
Arabian Peninsula
China
Iran
East Africa
What is Ramadan?
Praying five times a day
Fasting for one month
Giving to charity
Going to Mecca once in your lifetime
A holy journey is called a
Pilgrimage
Ramadan
Allah
Pagan
What does Islam mean?
to submit to God
to become more religious
to give your wealth to the poor
to follow the teachings of Muhammad
Which religions share similar beliefs with Islam?
Christianity and Judaism
Sikhism and Jainism
Buddhism and Hinduism
Daoism and Confucianism
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Qur’an?
It is the third most important book of Islam.
Muslims believe it contains the word of God.
It is a collection of traditional Arabic laws.
Muslims believe that it contains the writings of Abraham.
Why did Muslims treat Jews and Christians differently from other conquered people?
Muslims consider Jesus to be an important figure in Islam.
Muslims believe in the same God as the other two monotheistic faiths.
Muslims were afraid that Jews and Christians would revolt against their rule.
Muslims feared invasion by European nations if they mistreated Jews and Christians.
How did Muslim scholars from different nations overcome the difficulty of communicating with each other?
They spoke and wrote in Greek.
They spoke and wrote in Arabic.
They trained translators in many different languages.
They used a basic form of sign language to discuss ideas.
Many mosques are beautifully decorated buildings with colorful tiles, domed roofs, and minarets, which are _____________ used for calling worshipers to prayer.
hallways
banquet halls
towers
rooms
Which factor helped spread Islam?
People were looking for new beliefs
Merchants carried the faith to new lands
Rulers forced all non-Muslims to convert
Muslims offered completed religious freedom to all
Which of the following is a central teaching of Islam?
there is one God and Muhammad was his only prophet
Muslims, Jews, and Christians all worship different gods
Abraham, Jesus, and Muhammad were all prophets of a god
There is one God, but he can be worshipped in many forms
What is the Islamic term for the 'Declaration of Faith'?
Salat
Zakat
Shahada
Sawm
What is the Islamic term for 'Charity'?
Salat
Zakat
Shahada
Sawm
What is the language of the Qur’an?
Persian
Arabic
Greek
Hebrew
