World History Quiz: The Rise Of Islam

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1.

Why were the Umayyad caliphs able to expand their empire?
- A.
  
  The Persian and Byzantine empires were weak.
- B.
  
  They formed alliances with Germanic tribes.
- C.
  
  Sunnis and Shiites put aside their differences to unite.
- D.
  
  They used gunpowder and cannons to defeat enemies.
2.

Muslims believe the sacred word of Allah was revealed to Muhammed and is presented in the:
- A.
  
  Quran
- B.
  
  Vedas
- C.
  
  Bible
- D.
  
  Torah
3.

Which of the following statements is generally true about Muslim economies of this time?
- A.
  
  Muslims didn't make goods valued in international trade.
- B.
  
  Muslims didn't want to trade because they wanted to avoid on-Muslims.
- C.
  
  Muslim handicrafts were generally organized by guilds
- D.
  
  Merchants were not respected in Muslim society.
4.

Many lower caste Hindus converted to Islam because:
- A.
  
  They wanted to get good government jobs.
- B.
  
  They were cunningly manipulated against their indigenous culture.
- C.
  
  They were threatened with death if they didn't.
- D.
  
  They wanted to get out of the non-Muslim tax.
5.

Which of the following statements about Muslim art is true?
- A.
  
  Human figures are not allowed in religious art.
- B.
  
  Secular art was not permitted at all.
- C.
  
  Islamic beliefs were not reflected in Muslim art.
- D.
  
  Paintings on canvas were the only art form available.
6.

Muslim mystics who seek union with God through meditation, fasting, and dance were called:
- A.
  
  Shiites
- B.
  
  Shahs
- C.
  
  Sunnis
- D.
  
  Sufis
7.

Why did the Safavid and Ottoman empires experience conflict with each other?
- A.
  
  The Ottomans thought the Safavids were heretics.
- B.
  
  The Safavids tried to convert Ottomans to Hinduism.
- C.
  
  The Ottomans helped the Safavids' enemies.
- D.
  
  The Safavids tried to take over the Ottoman silk trade.
8.

Merchants in Mecca were initially hostile towards Muhammad because they thought:
- A.
  
  His teachings would disrupt their trade.
- B.
  
  His system of law would discriminate against them.
- C.
  
  He worshipped many gods, not just one god.
- D.
  
  The angel didn't really appear to him at all.
9.

Mecca is the holiest city in Islam because it is where Muhammad:
- A.
  
  Died and was buried in a splendid tomb.
- B.
  
  Organized the first community of Muslims.
- C.
  
  Rededicated the Kaaba to Allah.
- D.
  
  Received the revelation of the Sharia.