AP World History Islam

Which most accurately contrasts the treatment of women in Dar al-Islam to the treatment of women in the Song Dynasty c. 1000 CE? (Pages 6-7, 17-18)

• Dar al-Islam: women had the right to inherit property and remarry.

  Song Dynasty: women might be subject to foot binding

• Dar al-Islam: women held most political and economic power

  Song Dynasty: only women were expected to practice filial piety

• Dar al-Islam: women might be subject to foot binding

  Song Dynasty: women had the right to inherit property and remarry.

This passage about al-Andalus (the Islamic state in Spain) c. 1200 CE best shows:

• Tolerance for other cultures and religions facilitated scholarship and scientific innovation.

• Persecution of other cultures and religions promoted peace and prosperity.

• Islamic respect for merchants caused trade to flourish in the Arabian peninsula.

• Tolerance for other cultures and religions lead to isolation between al-Andalus, India, China, and Europe.

Which trait of Islamic rule described in this passage was also evident in Islamic rule in al-Andalus?

• The persecution of other religions by Islamic leaders

• The toleration of other religions by Muslims in conquered territory

• The confict between Romans and Byzantines over territory

• The desire to improve relations with the Romans in Jerusalem

Who is Muhammad?

• A jewish teacher and healer; founded Christianity.

• A world famous comedian.

• Arab religious, social and political leader; founded Islamic religion.

• A prophet.

What are the basic tenets of the Islam faith called?

• Four Noble Truths

• Five Pillars

• Eightfold path

• Three Wise Sayings

Which statement most accurately compares the longevity of ancient empires with that of major world religions?

• Ancient empires rose and fell, but major world religions lived on and often unified people after the empires fell.

• Major world religions rose and fell, but ancient empires lived on and continue on to the present day.

• Both ancient empires and major world religions live and continue into the present day.

• Both ancient empires and major world religions rose and fell and have been replaced in the present day.

Who was Ibn Batutta and why was he important to World History?

• A Muslim traveler who explored the areas of Dar-al-Islam, documenting his findings as he went.

• An English colonizer who documented his findings in the New World.

• Leader of the Sui Dynasty in China

• Literally some random guy that has zero contribution to World History.

Why did Islam spread so quickly in World History?

• It did not spread quickly at all

• It spread due to epidemics, people turned to religion to cope with death

• Trade, conflicts, and other interactions between empires

• It was just a lucky coincidence

Which of the following best describes the significance of the Hijra in Islamic history?

• The migration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, marking the start of the Islamic calendar.

• The conquest of Mecca by Muhammad and his followers.

• The revelation of the Quran to Muhammad.

• The establishment of the Umayyad Caliphate.

What is the primary religious text of Islam?

• The Bible

• The Torah

• The Quran

• The Vedas