Islamic Civilization
This quiz will cover the rise of Islam, Islamic Empires, and Muslim ways of life.
- 1.
What is the Quram? Select the answer below that is incorrect.
- A.
It is a holy book containing the writings of Khadijah.
- B.
Muslims wrote down the messages that Muhammad said he received from Allah in this book.
- C.
For Muslims, it is God's written word.
- D.
The Quran includes many moral teachings like those in the Bible.
Correct Answer
A. It is a holy book containing the writings of Khadijah. -
- 2.
Write a paragraph desciribing the lifestyle of th Bedouins? What types of animals did they herd? Why did they travel from place to place? What type of housing did they live in? What types of food did they eat and drink? Would you consider this type of lifestyle why or why not?
- 3.
Watch this video of the Pilgrimage to Makkah and select the multiple choice answer that states why Muslims travel to Makkah.
- A.
Muslims would travel to Makkah once a year to visit their relatives.
- B.
The Quran instructs Muslims to visit Makkah once in their life.
- C.
Muslims go to pray at Makkah only on Holy Days.
Correct Answer
B. The Quran instructs Muslims to visit Makkah once in their life. -
- 4.
After Muhammad died, Islam eventually split into two groups because Muslims began arguing about who had the right to be the next caliph. What were the two groups?
Correct Answer
1. The Sufis and Maimonides 2. The Christians and Jews 3. The Abbasids and Turks 4. The Sunnis and ShiitesExplanation
The correct answer is #4 Sunnis and ShiitesRate this question:
- 5.
- A.
This is a photo of the Dome of the Rock in Granada.
- B.
This is the famous mosque in al Razi, Persia.
- C.
This is the famous Muslim palace the Alhambra in Granada.
- D.
This is the famous Muslim building called the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
- E.
This is the palace of the famous sultan Suleiman I.
Correct Answer
D. This is the famous Muslim building called the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. -
- 6.
The Ottoman Turks used what type of strategies to conquer the land that makes up the country of Turkey.
- A.
The Ottoman Turks used long swords while riding camels.
- B.
The Ottoman Turks used guns, cannons, and built a large navy.
- C.
The Ottoman Turks used huge warships to conquer Turkey.
- D.
The Ottoman Turks fought battles using ambushes at night only.
Correct Answer
B. The Ottoman Turks used guns, cannons, and built a large navy. -
- 7.
- A.
The Muslims invented algebra.
- B.
The Arabs also borrowed the symbols 0 through 9 from Hindu scholars in India.
- C.
Muslims perfected the use of the Greek astrolabe.
- D.
Arabs were considered the founders of chemistry.
- E.
Muslim scientist discovered that the Earth was flat.
Correct Answer
E. Muslim scientist discovered that the Earth was flat.Explanation
Which answer option is incorrect regarding the important innovations Muslims made in mathematics and Science.Rate this question:
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