World History Unit 2 (The Islamic World)

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• hajj to Mecca at least once in a lifetime

• fasting during the month of Ramadan

• devotion to the one true God, Muhammad

• prayer five times per day

The Abbasid Dynasty (Golden Age of Islam) is best known for its

• discovery of North America

• advancements in math, science, and trade

• destruction of the city of Constantinople

• halting of trade between China and Africa

The ruler of the Ottoman Empire during the conquest of Constantinople was

• Suleiman

• Mehmed II

• Shah Abbas

• Justinian I

Which of the following is an accurate difference between Sunni and Shia?

• 90% of Muslims are Shia, only 10% are Sunni

• Shia believe the Caliph must be a descendant of Muhammad

• Sunnis only live in Persia

• Shia do not recognize Sunni as Muslims

Hinduism is polytheistic while Islam is _______

Which was the one Islamic Empire that was predominantly Shia?

• Ottoman

• Mughal

• Safavid

• Abbasid

The Ottoman Empire was victorious against the Safavid in the Battle of Chaldiran because of their ________

• strong will

• use of horses

• advanced firearms

• charismatic leaders

Which group used skilled horsemanship and siege tactics to conquer much of Asia?

• Japanese

• Mongols

• Arabs

• Vikings

Which theme of world history is most closely related to the Monsoon Trade Routes?

• environment

• social

• cultural

• economic

Match the following Islamic Empires to their location

• India

• Safavid

• Persia

• Mughal

• Mediterranean

• Ottoman