Islamic Civilization Quiz

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What is the primary religious leader in Islam called?

Caliph

Vizier

Emir

Imam (correct)

The caliph has authority in military, legislative, executive, judicial, and religious matters.

True

What is the significance of Zakah in Islam?

Charitable giving to those in need

During Ramadan, Muslims practice _____ by abstaining from food and drink.

Fasting Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Islamic roles with their functions:

Caliph = Leader with multiple authority roles Vizier = Minister to the caliph Qadi = Judge of Islamic law Wali = Provincial governor Signup and view all the answers

Which group in North-West African society had the highest political and economic power?

Aristocracy Signup and view all the answers

In Al-Andalus, Muslims were initially the dominant group in the population.

False Signup and view all the answers

What event marks the beginning of the Islamic civilization?

The Hegira Signup and view all the answers

What language was dominant in North-West Africa?

Arabic Signup and view all the answers

Muhammad was accepted as a prophet immediately after he started preaching in Mecca.

False Signup and view all the answers

Women in North-West African society were often ________ to men.

subordinate Signup and view all the answers

Name the two cities that were significant in the early spread of Islam.

Mecca and Medina Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Mozarabs = Christians in Al-Andalus who did not convert to Islam Jewish quarters = Areas where Jewish communities were concentrated Arab Aristocracy = The highest ruling class in Al-Andalus Berbers = North African group influential in the conquest but less powerful than Arabs Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is the Muslim sacred book that contains the teachings of Muhammad.

Quran Signup and view all the answers

Match the following pillars of Islam with their descriptions:

Faith (Shahada) = Belief in the oneness of Allah and Muhammad as his Prophet Prayer (Salah) = Praying five times a day facing Mecca Charity (Zakat) = Giving to those in need Fasting (Sawm) = Refraining from food during Ramadan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cities was NOT established during the Islamic Empire?

Rome Signup and view all the answers

Medina was the core part of the city in the Islamic Empire.

True Signup and view all the answers

What served as the gathering place for Friday prayers in the Islamic Empire?

Mosque Signup and view all the answers

The public baths in the Islamic Empire were known as _____ and were segregated for men and women.

Hammams Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of the Islamic urban environment with their descriptions:

Alcazar (Kasba) = Fortress and palace of the ruler Souq = Marketplace for craftsmen and merchants Maktabs = Religious education facilities Hammams = Public baths for social gatherings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a common crop introduced by Islam in agricultural practices?

Potatoes Signup and view all the answers

Nomadic livestock farming was primarily practiced in forested regions.

False Signup and view all the answers

What were the two main currencies used in ancient trade?

Gold dinar and silver dirham Signup and view all the answers

Trade routes flourished in regions with good __________ and advantageous locations.

communications Signup and view all the answers

Match the following goods with their respective categories:

Silk = High-value goods Wool = Livestock products Perfumes = Trade items Cheques = Trade methods Signup and view all the answers

What was a major contribution to the field of science during this cultural period?

Establishment of hospitals Signup and view all the answers

Averroes and Maimonides were known for their contributions to poetry.

False Signup and view all the answers

What mathematical concept did the Islamic scholars adopt that includes the number 0?

Arabic numerals Signup and view all the answers

The translations of Greek manuscripts led to a greater understanding of ______ during this cultural period.

philosophy Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cultural contributions with their descriptions:

Libraries = Manuscripts were translated and copied Poetry = Art form recited at festivals Averroes = Philosopher known for his works Alchemists = Discovered alcohol and sulphuric acid Signup and view all the answers

Which capital was associated with the Abbasid Caliphate?

Baghdad Signup and view all the answers

The Umayyad Caliphate existed from 750 to 1258.

False Signup and view all the answers

What method did the Orthodox Caliphate use to spread control?

Jihad Signup and view all the answers

The Abbasid Caliphate lost control over many territories, including the ______ Peninsula.

Iberian Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Caliphates with their corresponding features:

Orthodox Caliphate = 632-661, Jihad Umayyad Caliphate = 661-750, provinces named emirates Abbasid Caliphate = 750-1258, cities as trade centers Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary religious leader in Islam called?

The caliph has authority in military, legislative, executive, judicial, and religious matters.

What is the significance of Zakah in Islam?

During Ramadan, Muslims practice _____ by abstaining from food and drink.

Match the following Islamic roles with their functions:

Which group in North-West African society had the highest political and economic power?

In Al-Andalus, Muslims were initially the dominant group in the population.

What event marks the beginning of the Islamic civilization?

What language was dominant in North-West Africa?

Muhammad was accepted as a prophet immediately after he started preaching in Mecca.

Women in North-West African society were often ________ to men.

Name the two cities that were significant in the early spread of Islam.

Match the following terms with their definitions:

The ______ is the Muslim sacred book that contains the teachings of Muhammad.

Match the following pillars of Islam with their descriptions:

Which of the following cities was NOT established during the Islamic Empire?

Medina was the core part of the city in the Islamic Empire.

What served as the gathering place for Friday prayers in the Islamic Empire?

The public baths in the Islamic Empire were known as _____ and were segregated for men and women.

Match the following components of the Islamic urban environment with their descriptions:

Which of the following was NOT a common crop introduced by Islam in agricultural practices?

Nomadic livestock farming was primarily practiced in forested regions.

What were the two main currencies used in ancient trade?

Trade routes flourished in regions with good __________ and advantageous locations.

Match the following goods with their respective categories:

What was a major contribution to the field of science during this cultural period?

Averroes and Maimonides were known for their contributions to poetry.

What mathematical concept did the Islamic scholars adopt that includes the number 0?

The translations of Greek manuscripts led to a greater understanding of ______ during this cultural period.

Match the following cultural contributions with their descriptions:

Which capital was associated with the Abbasid Caliphate?

The Umayyad Caliphate existed from 750 to 1258.

What method did the Orthodox Caliphate use to spread control?

The Abbasid Caliphate lost control over many territories, including the ______ Peninsula.

Match the following Caliphates with their corresponding features:

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