Unit 1 Middle East and Africa Review

Front

The Qur’an (Koran) and what other work form the body of Islamic rules for living?

Back

The Five Pillars

Front

Christianity, Judaism, and Islam were all founded in which world region?

Back

Middle East

Front

Christians, Jews, and Muslims all have different practices. Which practice listed below do all three have in common?

Back

Belief in one supreme god

Front

The Prophet Muhammad had knowledge of life beyond Mecca because he was

Back

A merchant who had traveled

Front

Which of the following was NOT a factor that helped Islam spread quickly? Options: Trade, Conquest, Education, Marriage

Back

Marriage

Front

The religious and political leader of Islam is known as _____________________________

Back

Caliph

Front

What was the main difference between the Sunni and Shi’ite sects of Islam?

Back

The Shi’ites believe that the leader should be descended from Muhammad

Front

Consequence of the rapid expansion of Islam EXCEPT?

Back

Collapse of Byzantine empire

Front

What was the ultimate goal of Islamic scholars and travelers such as Ibn Battuta?

Back

To spread the faith and to learn and teach others

Front

Which two cities were centers of trade and education in the west African kingdom of Mali?

Back

Timbuktu and Djenne