Rise And Spread Of Islam Quiz

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1.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Pillars of Islam?
- A.
  
  Giving to charity
- B.
  
  Fasting during Ramadan
- C.
  
  Being baptized
- D.
  
  Making a pilgrimage
2.

What city is important not only to Muslims, but to Jews and Christians as well?
- A.
  
  Mecca
- B.
  
  Jerusalem
- C.
  
  Constantinople
- D.
  
  Cairo
3.

Who of the following is NOT regarded as a prophet by Muslims?
- A.
  
  Jesus
- B.
  
  Paul
- C.
  
  Abraham
- D.
  
  Mohammed
4.

An important cultural contribution of the Muslims would be the
- A.
  
  Development of gunpowder
- B.
  
  Preservation of ancient Greek and Roman texts
- C.
  
  Establishment of trade with Australia
- D.
  
  Building of churches throughout the empire
5.

When Muslims pray, they face
- A.
  
  The east.
- B.
  
  Mecca.
- C.
  
  Jerusalem.
- D.
  
  The nearest mosque.
6.

All of the following are scientific achievements of the Muslims EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Invention of the compass
- B.
  
  Al Jabr or Algebra
- C.
  
  Adaptation of Arabic numerals
- D.
  
  Medicine
7.

Where did Islam begin?
- A.
  
  Iberian Peninsula
- B.
  
  Africa
- C.
  
  Arabian Peninsula
- D.
  
  Europe
8.

Who is the founder of Islam?
- A.
  
  Mohammed
- B.
  
  Zoroaster
- C.
  
  Gautama
- D.
  
  Abraham
9.

What famous battle halted the spread of Islam into western Europe?
- A.
  
  Battle of Hastings
- B.
  
  Battle of Tours
- C.
  
  Battle of Salamis
- D.
  
  Battle of Agincourt
10.

Where did traders and merchants spread Islam?
- A.
  
  Northern Europe
- B.
  
  Southeast Asia
- C.
  
  Australia
- D.
  
  Americas