Quiz on the Islamic Empire and Al-Andalus
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the prophet of Islam?
Musa
Abd al-Rahman I
Ali
Muhammad
Answer explanation
The prophet of Islam is Muhammad, who is considered the final prophet in Islam. Musa (Moses) is a prophet in Judaism and Christianity, while Abd al-Rahman I and Ali are significant figures in Islamic history but not prophets.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the holy city of Islam?
Córdoba
Damascus
Mecca
Baghdad
Answer explanation
Mecca is considered the holy city of Islam as it is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the location of the Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam, where Muslims direct their prayers.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What year marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar?
711
632
570
622
Answer explanation
The Muslim calendar begins in 622 AD, marking the Hijra, the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina. This event is significant in Islamic history and establishes the starting point of the Islamic lunar calendar.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which caliphate ruled from 661 to 750?
Ottoman
Córdoba
Umayyad
Abbasid
Answer explanation
The Umayyad Caliphate ruled from 661 to 750, marking a significant period in Islamic history. They expanded the empire and established Arabic as the administrative language, distinguishing them from the later Abbasid Caliphate.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?
Baghdad
Damascus
Medina
Córdoba
Answer explanation
The capital of the Umayyad Caliphate was Damascus, which served as the political and cultural center from 661 to 750 CE. Baghdad became significant later, while Medina and Córdoba were important in different contexts.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Kaaba?
A holy site
A sacred book
A city
A mosque
Answer explanation
The Kaaba is a holy site located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is the most sacred structure in Islam. It is the qibla, the direction Muslims face during prayer, making it a central element of Islamic worship.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which empire helped the Muslims during the civil war?
Mongol
Almoravid
Turks
Byzantine
Answer explanation
The Almoravid Empire played a significant role in supporting Muslims during the civil war, particularly in North Africa and Spain, helping to unify and strengthen Muslim territories against internal strife.
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