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Ch 2 Crusades Social Studies Quiz

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did Muslim scholars contribute to the field of mathematics? (page 25-26) Choose the best answer for each question. Mark only one oval.

a)

they developed algebra

b)

they developed geometry

c)

they created paper

d)

they invented written numbers

2.

Why was the method of transportation shown in the image challenging for traders? (page 22)

a)

It required them to travel across the desert.

b)

It opened them up to attacks and warfare.

c)

It cost large amounts of time and money.

d)

It resulted in the spread of disease.

3.

Which feature of Islamic art is shown in the picture? (page 26)

a)

tall ceilings

b)

use of one color

c)

images of animals

d)

geometric patterns

4.

Which statement explains the changes in the spread of Islam after Muhammad’s death? (page 24)

a)

A civil war led to a split in Islam.

b)

A period of peace increased trade.

c)

The first four caliphs spread Islam through conquest.

d)

The first four caliphs developed a policy of religious tolerance.

5.

Why did Alexius I ask Pope Urban II for help? (page 28)

a)

Peace in Palestine and Jerusalem depended on the presence of knights.

b)

Trade controlled by the Muslim Turks raised prices for the Byzantines.

c)

Conquests by the Muslim Turks made travel to the Holy Land difficult.

d)

War in the Holy Land threatened to spread into the Byzantine Empire.

6.

What were some effects of the Crusades? Select the three correct answers. (page 29-30)

a)

The pope became a religious and secular leader.

b)

Trade between Europe and the Muslim world grew.

c)

Jewish people suffered because of their beliefs.

d)

Trust between Christians and Muslims improved.

e)

Christians regained control of the Holy Land.

7.

Why did barons and merchants force King John to sign the Magna Carta? (page 30-31)

a)

He released many prisoners.

b)

He raised taxes to pay for a war.

c)

He lost lands to the Spanish king.

d)

He prevented towns from having fairs.

8.

One similarity between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam is the belief in _______________. (page 20) Mark only one oval.

a)

monotheism

b)

laws

9.

As a result of the Crusades, the pope was both a religious and a(n) ____________ leader in Europe. (page 30) Mark only one oval.

a)

tyrannical

b)

secular

10.

What is an oasis? (page 20) Mark only one oval.

a)

an area in the desert where there is water

b)

a swimming pool

11.

The exterior of the mosque featured both __________ designs and images of plants and nature. (page 27) Mark only one oval.

a)

ugly

b)

pretty

c)

geometric

12.

The __________ traveled for many days across the hot desert before reaching the next trading post. (page 21)

a)

caravan

b)

train

c)

bicycle

d)

airplane

13.

What does Magna Carta mean in Latin? (page 31)

a)

Magnificent Carts

b)

The rule of Law

c)

Great Charter

d)

The Bible