Midterm review

What is the meaning of the Arabic word "Islam"?

• Peace and prosperity

• Submission and obedience

• Love and forgiveness

• Truth and justice

How is the Quran regarded in Islam?

• A collection of Muhammad's sayings

• A biography of the prophet Muhammad

• The holy book containing the word of God

• A guide to the Five Pillars of Islam

What practice do Muslims observe during the holy month of Ramadan?

• Giving money to the poor

• Fasting between dawn and sunset

• Visiting Mecca

• Reciting the Quran

What was the primary disagreement that caused the split between Sunni and Shia Muslims?

• The language of the Quran

• The location of the pilgrimage

• Who should succeed Muhammad as leader

• The correct time for prayer

Feudalism primarily developed in response to:

• The growth of powerful empires

• The need for protection from Viking raids and invasions

• The rise of Islamic caliphates

• The establishment of trade routes in Europe

One of the main objectives of the Crusades was to:

• Convert Muslims to Christianity

• Reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control

• Colonize North Africa

• Form alliances with Muslim states

How did the Black Death primarily spread to Europe?

• Airborne transmission

• Contaminated water sources

• Trade routes and ships

• Wild animals in Europe

What intellectual movement dominated the Renaissance?

• Secularism

• Humanism

• Feudalism

• Protestantism

Which technological innovation is closely associated with the Renaissance?

• The invention of paper

• Accurate clocks

• Triangular sails

• The printing press

Why did the Medici family have a profound influence on the Renaissance?

• They were major religious figures

• They held powerful military positions

• They were wealthy bankers who patronized the arts

• They were princesses who controlled parts of Europe