The Muslim World Study Guide

Which of the following religions were monotheistic?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

• All of the Above

Who do Islam, Christianity, and Judaism claim as a common ancestor?

• Abraham

• Joseph

• Muhammad

• Alexander the Great

Name the Five Pillars of Islam:

Muslims believe that ____________ is the most important prophet.

• Muhammad

• Jesus Christ

• John the Baptist

• Al-Razi

Which statement describes Sufis?

• They seek a mystical path in understanding Allah

• They are the largest group within the muslim population

• They claim their leadership through the descendants of Ali

• The follow the moral teaching in the Sunna to conduct their lives

Who were the highest class in muslim society?

• Muslims from birth

• Slaves

• Converted Muslims

• Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians

Which class was the lowest in muslim society?

• Slaves

• Muslims at birth

• Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians

• Converted Muslims

What was NOT a major reform of Suleyman the Lawgiver?

• Political Equality for Women

• Promotion based on merit

• Penalties for financial corruption

• Balanced budgets for Governments

Which is NOT a cause of Cultural Blending or Cultural Change?

• Conquest

• Migration

• Trade

• Isolation

What was the main characteristic(s) of the Golden Age of the Safavid Empire?

• Wise leadership, increased trade, and Cultural Blending

• Religious Turmoil between Sunni and Shia muslims

• Persia continuously fighting with their neighbors

• Art and Architecture reflected European, Indian, and African styles