WorksheetsGuided Notes: The Islamic Golden Age
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 21mins
The Arabian peninsula became a new center of __________ after the collapse of the old Roman empire.
trade
agriculture
warfare
art
The Prophet Muhammad was born into a __________ family.
merchant
farming
warrior
artisan
Muhammad was exposed to multiple religions, including: - __________ - __________ - __________
Christianity, Judaism, local Arabian religions
Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism
Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism
Greek mythology, Roman mythology, Norse mythology
The Spread of Islam 1. Muhammad built a new religion based on teachings from __________ and __________.
Judaism, Christianity
Hinduism, Buddhism
Zoroastrianism, Taoism
Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology
His teachings were later written down in the __________.
Qur'an
Torah
Vedas
Bible
Muhammad's message was popular among:
poor, slaves
rich merchants
tribal leaders
royal families
The Spread of Islam 4. Key religious principle: Preached against __________ wealth and supported __________ programs.
excessive, charity
limited, military
moderate, educational
shared, agricultural
Muhammad called himself the "__________ of the Prophets"
Seal
Light
Sword
Guide
After his death, a __________ (successor) was chosen to lead
caliph
scribe
merchant
vizier
The Abbasid Caliphate established capital in __________ to control trade routes
Baghdad
Cairo
Damascus
Cordoba
The Abbasid Caliphate's major achievements: - Translated ________ and __________ works into Arabic
Greek, Roman
Chinese, Indian
Persian, Egyptian
Byzantine, Sumerian
The Abbasid Caliphate's major achievements: - Saved works from destruction in __________
Byzantine Empire
Mongol Empire
Roman Empire
Ottoman Empire
The Abbasid Caliphate's major achievements: - Established the __________ of Wisdom
House
Palace
School
Library
The Abbasid Caliphate made advancements in: - __________
Mathematics
Pottery
Carpentry
Basket Weaving
The Abbasid Caliphate made advancements in: - __________
Science
Basketball
Ice Skating
Modern Pop Music
The Abbasid Caliphate made advancements in: - __________
Medicine
Sculpture
Astronomy
Carpentry
Decline of the Caliphate 1. Weakened by internal __________ __________
conflict, divisions
trade, prosperity
unity, strength
growth, expansion
Final destruction came in __________ when:
1258, Mongol, 200,000, Baghdad
1453, Ottoman, 100,000, Constantinople
1492, Spanish, 50,000, Granada
1206, Mongol, 150,000, Samarkand
Which of the following is a similarity shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
They all believe in one God.
They all celebrate Christmas.
They all follow the teachings of Jesus only.
They all originated in Asia.
Trade city and religious center along Red Sea eastern coast where we come to know Muhammad (PBUH):
The Islamic Golden Age will begin in 752 CE during the:
Ottoman Sultanate
Umayyad Caliphate
Abbasid Caliphate
Rashidun Caliphate
One of the five pillars of Islam requires "Fasting"; this time is:
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
5 things Muslims are NOT suppose to do
Fasting, Belief, Prayer, Pilgrimage, Charity
5 items part of the Muslim diet
It is part of a famous mosque
What was the Islamic Golden Age characterized by?
A period of decline and stagnation
A flourishing of knowledge and innovation
A time of war and conflict
A focus on isolation and seclusion
What was a key factor that contributed to the success of the Islamic Golden Age?
Destruction of knowledge
War and conflict
Emphasis on education and learning
Isolation and seclusion
Which civilization was profoundly impacted by the scientific and philosophical ideas that emerged during the Islamic Golden Age?
Western Civilization
Mayan Civilization
Indian Civilization
Chinese Civilization
{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?
Baghdad
Mecca
Constantinople
Kabul
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?"
University
Coffee Shop / Bar
Congress
Market / Shopping Mall
