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Guided Notes: The Islamic Golden Age

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Arabian peninsula became a new center of __________ after the collapse of the old Roman empire.

a)

trade

b)

agriculture

c)

warfare

d)

art

2.

The Prophet Muhammad was born into a __________ family.

a)

merchant

b)

farming

c)

warrior

d)

artisan

3.

Muhammad was exposed to multiple religions, including: - __________ - __________ - __________

a)

Christianity, Judaism, local Arabian religions

b)

Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism

c)

Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism

d)

Greek mythology, Roman mythology, Norse mythology

4.

The Spread of Islam 1. Muhammad built a new religion based on teachings from __________ and __________.

a)

Judaism, Christianity

b)

Hinduism, Buddhism

c)

Zoroastrianism, Taoism

d)

Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology

5.

His teachings were later written down in the __________.

a)

Qur'an

b)

Torah

c)

Vedas

d)

Bible

6.

Muhammad's message was popular among:

a)

poor, slaves

b)

rich merchants

c)

tribal leaders

d)

royal families

7.

The Spread of Islam 4. Key religious principle: Preached against __________ wealth and supported __________ programs.

a)

excessive, charity

b)

limited, military

c)

moderate, educational

d)

shared, agricultural

8.

Muhammad called himself the "__________ of the Prophets"

a)

Seal

b)

Light

c)

Sword

d)

Guide

9.

After his death, a __________ (successor) was chosen to lead

a)

caliph

b)

scribe

c)

merchant

d)

vizier

10.

The Abbasid Caliphate established capital in __________ to control trade routes

a)

Baghdad

b)

Cairo

c)

Damascus

d)

Cordoba

11.

The Abbasid Caliphate's major achievements: - Translated ________ and __________ works into Arabic

a)

Greek, Roman

b)

Chinese, Indian

c)

Persian, Egyptian

d)

Byzantine, Sumerian

12.

The Abbasid Caliphate's major achievements: - Saved works from destruction in __________

a)

Byzantine Empire

b)

Mongol Empire

c)

Roman Empire

d)

Ottoman Empire

13.

The Abbasid Caliphate's major achievements: - Established the __________ of Wisdom

a)

House

b)

Palace

c)

School

d)

Library

14.

The Abbasid Caliphate made advancements in: - __________

a)

Mathematics

b)

Pottery

c)

Carpentry

d)

Basket Weaving

15.

The Abbasid Caliphate made advancements in: - __________

a)

Science

b)

Basketball

c)

Ice Skating

d)

Modern Pop Music

16.

The Abbasid Caliphate made advancements in: - __________

a)

Medicine

b)

Sculpture

c)

Astronomy

d)

Carpentry

17.

Decline of the Caliphate 1. Weakened by internal __________ __________

a)

conflict, divisions

b)

trade, prosperity

c)

unity, strength

d)

growth, expansion

18.

Final destruction came in __________ when:

a)

1258, Mongol, 200,000, Baghdad

b)

1453, Ottoman, 100,000, Constantinople

c)

1492, Spanish, 50,000, Granada

d)

1206, Mongol, 150,000, Samarkand

19.

Which of the following is a similarity shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

a)

They all believe in one God.

b)

They all celebrate Christmas.

c)

They all follow the teachings of Jesus only.

d)

They all originated in Asia.

20.

Trade city and religious center along Red Sea eastern coast where we come to know Muhammad (PBUH):

a)
Mecca 
b)
Medina 
c)
Constantinople
d)
Rome 
21.

The Islamic Golden Age will begin in 752 CE during the:

a)

Ottoman Sultanate

b)

Umayyad Caliphate

c)

Abbasid Caliphate

d)

Rashidun Caliphate

22.

One of the five pillars of Islam requires "Fasting"; this time is:

a)
During the month of Ramadan
b)
During the month of December
c)
During the month of August
d)
During the month of February
23.

What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

a)

5 things Muslims are NOT suppose to do

b)

Fasting, Belief, Prayer, Pilgrimage, Charity

c)

5 items part of the Muslim diet

d)

It is part of a famous mosque

24.

What was the Islamic Golden Age characterized by?

a)

A period of decline and stagnation

b)

A flourishing of knowledge and innovation

c)

A time of war and conflict

d)

A focus on isolation and seclusion

25.

What was a key factor that contributed to the success of the Islamic Golden Age?

a)

Destruction of knowledge

b)

War and conflict

c)

Emphasis on education and learning

d)

Isolation and seclusion

26.

Which civilization was profoundly impacted by the scientific and philosophical ideas that emerged during the Islamic Golden Age?

a)

Western Civilization

b)

Mayan Civilization

c)

Indian Civilization

d)

Chinese Civilization

27.

{Where?} Before its destruction by the Mongol Empire, what city was the capital of the Islamic Caliphate and the center of learning in Arabia & Persia?

a)

Baghdad

b)

Mecca

c)

Constantinople

d)

Kabul

28.

A caliph (a ruler of the Islamic Caliphate), named Harun al-Rashid, funded the construction of the "House of Wisdom" in Baghdad where scientists from all over the world could meet to share their research. What modern-day place best describes the "House of Wisdom?"

a)

University

b)

Coffee Shop / Bar

c)

Congress

d)

Market / Shopping Mall