Human Heritage: A World History

Chapter 22: The Spread of Islam

The Spread of Islam

1
The religion of Islam was founded by _____.
A)Allah
B)Makkah
C)Muhammad
D)Khad'juh
2
Which of the following is NOT a Muslim belief?
A)When people die, they are judged for their actions on Earth.
B)There are many true gods.
C)The rich should share their wealth with the poor.
D)The Quran is the direct word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
3
Islamic pillars of faith deal with ____.
A)confession of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage
B)prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage
C)charity, prayer, and fasting
D)charity, fasting, and pilgrimage
4
Which statement about the Rightly Guided Caliphs is most accurate?
A)The Rightly Guided Caliphs were successful in spreading Islam because they were unified in their goal, were physically strong, and treated conquered people fairly.
B)The Rightly Guided Caliphs were successful in spreading Islam because they were cruel warriors who punished all the people they conquered.
C)The Rightly Guided Caliphs were unsuccessful in spreading Islam because they were not unified by a common goal.
D)The Rightly Guided Caliphs were unsuccessful in spreading Islam because they were poor warriors who could not successfully plan and carry out attacks.
5
Which statement about women in early Islamic culture is most accurate?
A)According to Islamic teachings, men could have an unlimited number of wives.
B)The killing of female children was common.
C)Women were forbidden to seek knowledge.
D)Islamic teachings gave women more respect and more rights than they had previously.
6
Arab astronomers and geographers did all of the following EXCEPT ____.
A)describe the eclipses of the sun
B)prove that the moon affects the tides
C)determine the movement of the planets
D)determine the distance around the earth
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