Maps & Geography
How did geographic influences play a role in the spread of Islam? (Choose ALL correct answers)
A. Spread throughout the continent of Europe after victory in the Battle of Tours.
B. Diffusion along trade routes from Mecca and Medina
C. Trade through Indian Ocean maritime routes
D. Spread into the lands of the Fertile Crescent
E. Conquest of the weakened Byzantine and Persian empires allow further expansion.
F. Expansion despite desert environments in Africa and the Middle East.
B, D, E, F
Which statement best explains the major cause of the division of Islam into two separate sects?
A. Disagreement over the successor of Muhammad
B. Internal fighting over the strategy for taking lands in Europe
C. Questioning the leadership of the Sunni tribes
D. Disagreement over the writing of the Quran
A. Disagreement over the successor of Muhammad
Which Phrases best describe the Five Pillars of Islam?
A. Fasting during Ramadan
B. Vegetarian Diet
C. Prayer five times a day
D. Alms to the poor
E. Weekly communion
F. Faith in Allah
G. Pilgrimage to Mecca
H. Burn offerings and sacrifices
A, C, D, F, G
Which of the following is an example of Muslim architecture?
A. Hagia Sophia
B. St. Basil's Basilica
C. Notre Dame cathedral
D. Dome of the Rock
D. Dome of the Rock
Refer to Map #12 - what was the primary direction of expansion for Islam from the Arabian Peninsula?
A. East
B. Southwest
C. Northwest
D. South
C. Northwest
The death of this leader resulted in a political and religious split within Islam.
A. Ali
B. Muhammad
C. Baghdad
D. Abraham
A. Ali
Refer to Picture #5 - the diagram represents which religion?
A. Christianity
B. Judaism
C. Islam
D. Zoroastrianism
C. Islam
Refer to picture #15 - The structure pictured is called the:
A. Hague Sophia
B. Wailing Wall
C. Dome of the Rock
D. Church of the Bastille
C. Dome of the Rock
Refer to Map #11 - Which is the best title for this map?
A. The Trans-Saharan Trade Network
B. The Spread of Islam
C. The Spread of Christianity
D. The Silk Road
B. The Spread of Islam
What two empires were weak, and as a consequence could not resist the influence of the Muslim rule?
A. Persian and Ottoman empires
B. Byzantine and Persian empires
C. Persian and Greek empires
D. Byzantine and Roman empires
B. Byzantine and Persian Empires
Muhammad is to _________ as Jesus is to Christianity.
A. Buddhism
B. Islam
C. Zoroastrianism
D. Judaism
B. Islam
Refer to Picture #18 - This is a type of artistry found in Islamic areas. It is called a:
A. Mosaic
B. Tile
C. Bazaar
D. Artistry
A. Mosaic
Refer to Map #4 - where was the Muslim advancement into Europe stopped?
A. Baghdad
B. Merv
C. Medina
D. Tours
D. Tours
In the first 3 centuries after Muhammad's death, which language spread along with the spread of Islam?
A. Slavic
B. Arabic
C. Persian
D. Greek
E. Latin
B. Arabic
Refer to Picture #14 - Which language is pictured?
A. Greek
B. Slavic
C. Latin
D. Arabic
D. Arabic
Which of the following is most associated with Muslim architecture?
A. Arches
B. Catacomb
C. Minarets
D. Columns
C. Minarets
Refer to Map #2 - Locate the cities of Baghdad, Jerusalem, Mecca, and Medina
Baghdad - furthest northeast
Jerusalem - furthest northwest
Mecca - furthest south
Medina - north of Mecca, south of Jerusalem
Which of the following did NOT occur as a result of Arab advancements and gaining of new territory?
A. Islam replaced Christianity as Europe's main religion.
B. Muslims gained control of important trade routes.
C. New knowledge spread throughout the region.
D. Trade increased in the new territory.
A. Islam replaced Christianity as Europe's main religion.
Refer to #13 - What belongs in the shaded region?
A. Practiced Christianity
B. Created Mosaics
C. Created Icons
D. Spoke Arabic
B. Created Mosaics
Refer to Picture #17 - In which scientific field did this advance help the Muslims make contributions in?
A. Mathematics
B. Weights and Measures
C. Geography
D. Architecture
C. Geography