Islam Flashcard

Front

How did the location of the Islamic caliphate influence trade in the region?

Back

It served as a central hub connecting Europe and Asia.

Answer explanation

The caliphate was in the middle of trade routes between Europe and Asia.

Front

What factor most significantly contributed to the success of West African kingdoms like Ghana and Mali during the Post-Classical period?

Back

Trade relations with Muslim merchants

Answer explanation

Ghana and Mali became rich by trading gold and salt with Muslims.

Front

Which trade route was most important in facilitating the spread of Islam to West Africa? Options: The Silk Road, The Indian Ocean trade network, The gold-salt trade routes, The Mediterranean Sea routes

Back

The gold-salt trade routes

Answer explanation

Islam spread to West Africa through gold-salt routes.

Front

Why were the Trans-Saharan trade routes significant for cultural exchange?

Back

They brought Islamic ideas and goods to West Africa.

Answer explanation

The Trans-Saharan routes carried Islam and goods to West Africa.

Front

What role did trade routes play in spreading Islam?

Back

They provided opportunities for cultural and religious exchanges.

Answer explanation

Trade routes spread Islam by sharing ideas and religion.

Front

How did Islam help different areas work together?

Back

Everyone followed the same religion and rules.

Answer explanation

One religion + one government → Made it easier to manage big areas.

Front

Why were people okay with being ruled by Muslims?

Back

Muslims let them keep their own religion and customs.

Answer explanation

Muslims were nice → People didn’t have to change their beliefs.

Front

Which is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam? Options: Praying five times a day. Fasting during Ramadan. Helping poor people. Reading the Quran every day.

Back

Reading the Quran every day.

Answer explanation

Five Pillars = Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, Pilgrimage → Quran reading isn’t one.

Front

What was the rule about slavery in Islam?

Back

Muslims were not allowed to enslave other Muslims.

Answer explanation

No enslaving Muslims → This limited slavery.

Front

How did Muslims treat people they conquered?

Back

They let them keep their own beliefs and ways.

Answer explanation

Tolerance → Conquered people could keep their customs.