Islamic Empire Quiz

During the expansion of Islam, who had less rights than Arabs?

• Non-Arabs who converted to Islam

• Muslim rulers

• Jews and Christians

• Byzantines

How were Jews and Christians treated by Muslim rulers?

• They were enslaved

• They were treated with respect

• They were not allowed to practice their religion

• They were forced to convert to Islam

What was the language of literature, philosophy, and art during the Golden Age of Muslim Culture?

• Greek

• Persian

• Arabic

• Byzantine

Which concept did Arab scholars borrow from India?

• Zero

• Infinity

• Negative numbers

• Fractions

What did Arab doctors discover about blood?

• It flows in one direction only

• It flows in two directions

• It is stagnant

• It is not important for health

What is Islamic art largely made up of?

• Realistic portraits

• Abstract shapes

• Landscapes

• Animals

What did Muslim rulers build that were richly decorated with mosaics and calligraphy?

• Palaces

• Markets

• Schools

• Hospitals

Who captured Baghdad in the 11th century?

• Arab Muslims

• Byzantines

• Seljuk Turks

• Persians

What did the Seljuk Turks convert to after capturing Baghdad?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Zoroastrianism

• Islam

Which city remained the capital of the Seljuk Turks' new empire?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Baghdad