Islam and Early Medieval History Quiz

Who is the “founder” of Islam and the Prophet of Allah?

• Isaac

• Allah

• Muhammad

• Abu Bakr

Complete the statement: __________ is the holiest city in Islam and the __________ at the center of the city is their most sacred shrine.

• Yathrib, Dome of the Rock

• Mecca, Ka'bah

• Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa Mosque

• Medina, Prophet's Mosque

• Baghdad, Golden Dome

The two major groups within the Islamic faith are (a)   and (b)   .

• The Hutus and Tutsis
• The Moabites and the Ammonites
• The Sunnis and Shia
• The Moors and Muslims

Match the following statements with how Christians and Muslims spread their messages in the early history of their religions:

• Muslims allowed religious freedom, while Christians enforced conversion

• Christians required conquered lands to become Christian, while Muslims gave conquered lands a choice

• Christians used peaceful means, while Muslims often used military campaigns

• Christians and Muslims believed in spreading their message through loving messages about hope and compassion

• Both religions emphasized positive messages in their teachings

• Christians spread their message through violence, and Muslims spread their message through martyrs

• Muslims spread through peaceful means, while Christians used force

• Christians spread their message through apostles and converts, while Muslims tended to spread their message through warriors

(a)   converted to Christianity and conquered the former Roman province of Gaul.

• Charlemagne
• Otto I of Saxony
• Clovis
• Charles Martel

What battle did Charles Martel win that stopped a Muslim invasion into France?

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Tours

• Battle of Poitiers

• Battle of Orleans

On Christmas Day in 800 CE, who was crowned the “new Roman Emperor” by the Pope?

• Clovis

• Otto I of Saxony

• Charlemagne

• William the Conqueror

What system, based on loyalty and military service, emerged in medieval Europe?

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Monarchy

• Republic

The term that describes the land given to vassals, which included serfs to work it, is called a (a)   .

• Manor
• Fief
• Estate
• Domain

What code governed the behavior of knights and became a basis for good manners?

• Magna Carta

• Code of the Nobles

• Code of Chivalry

• Knight’s Creed