Question 1

Muhammad's son-in-law, the last "orthodox" caliph according to Shi'ites, was ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Ali

Question 2

After being introduced into places such as Syria and Lebanon, Islam quickly became the dominant religion there, often in response to

Accepted Answer

A)  the sharp divisions within Christianity. 
B)  the exclusionary practices of the Jews. 
C)  major military assaults that were unrivaled in their viciousness. 
D)  the promise of economic success held out to those who converted peacefully. 
E)  the leadership of Abu Bakr. 
A)  the sharp divisions within Christianity. 
B)  the exclusionary practices of the Jews. 
C)  major military assaults that were unrivaled in their viciousness. 
D)  the promise of economic success held out to those who converted peacefully. 
E)  the leadership of Abu Bakr. A

Question 3

The Arabic word "Islam" means, literally,

Accepted Answer

A)  submission. 
B)  holy war. 
C)  conversion. 
D)  son of Allah. 
E)  acceptance. 
A)  submission. 
B)  holy war. 
C)  conversion. 
D)  son of Allah. 
E)  acceptance. A

Question 4

Mecca in Muhammad's time could best be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  a haven for thieves and lawbreakers. 
B)  a cosmopolitan center of trade. 
C)  one of the least religious cities in Arabia. 
D)  open to new religious views. 
E)  accepting of the new precepts of Islam. 
A)  a haven for thieves and lawbreakers. 
B)  a cosmopolitan center of trade. 
C)  one of the least religious cities in Arabia. 
D)  open to new religious views. 
E)  accepting of the new precepts of Islam.

Question 5

List and explain factors that might account for the effectiveness of Muslim rule in conquered territory beyond Arabia.

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that might acc

Question 6

Precisely what is the Jihad? Elaborate on its significance.

Accepted Answer

The term "Jihad" is often misunderstood

Question 7

Describe the conditions in Pre-Islamic Arabia that proved conducive to the doctrines of Muhammad. Did Islam succeed because of the pen, the sword, or both?

Accepted Answer

Pre-Islamic Arabia was characterized by

Question 8

The Umayyad leader Muawiya would best be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  clearheaded and cautious. 
B)  an austere, quiet leader. 
C)  a capable statesman. 
D)  diligent but unimaginative. 
E)  adventurous and somewhat careless. 
A)  clearheaded and cautious. 
B)  an austere, quiet leader. 
C)  a capable statesman. 
D)  diligent but unimaginative. 
E)  adventurous and somewhat careless.

Question 9

The element that proved most compelling in the success of the jihad was

Accepted Answer

A)  the promise of heaven. 
B)  an economic crisis. 
C)  hatred of non-Arabs. 
D)  division among Muslim opponents. 
E)  the promise of seventy virgins. 
A)  the promise of heaven. 
B)  an economic crisis. 
C)  hatred of non-Arabs. 
D)  division among Muslim opponents. 
E)  the promise of seventy virgins.

Question 10

The Non-Muslims who were considered to be closer to an understanding of the truth and, therefore, more privileged, were known as ____________________, or ____________________ of the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Dhimmis; P

Question 11

Which of these statements is true of jihad ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jihad means to strive against the desire for worldly goods. 
B)  All Muslims are commanded by God to participate in jihads . 
C)  Participating in a jihad was one way for young men to attain adulthood. 
D)  A jihad always involved a military holy war. 
E)  Dying in a jihad assured one of an eternal reward. 
A)  Jihad means to strive against the desire for worldly goods. 
B)  All Muslims are commanded by God to participate in jihads . 
C)  Participating in a jihad was one way for young men to attain adulthood. 
D)  A jihad always involved a military holy war. 
E)  Dying in a jihad assured one of an eternal reward.

Question 12

The assassination of Ali, the Fourth Caliph, resulted in

Accepted Answer

A)  the formation of the Abbasid Dynasty. 
B)  a civil war that lasted for one hundred years. 
C)  the establishment of a system for selecting caliphs that pleased both groups. 
D)  the establishment of the Umayyad Dynasty. 
E)  the capital city of Islam being moved back to Mecca from Medina. 
A)  the formation of the Abbasid Dynasty. 
B)  a civil war that lasted for one hundred years. 
C)  the establishment of a system for selecting caliphs that pleased both groups. 
D)  the establishment of the Umayyad Dynasty. 
E)  the capital city of Islam being moved back to Mecca from Medina.

Question 13

The spread of the Islamic empire was halted in 733 at

Accepted Answer

A)  Córdoba, Spain. 
B)  Lyons, France. 
C)  Madrid, Spain. 
D)  Cairo, Egypt. 
E)  Tours, France. 
A)  Córdoba, Spain. 
B)  Lyons, France. 
C)  Madrid, Spain. 
D)  Cairo, Egypt. 
E)  Tours, France.

Question 14

The ____________________ dynasty turned away from an all-Arab elite within religion and government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ dynasty turned away from an...

Question 15

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Accepted Answer

A)  not available 
B)  .not available 
C)  not available.. 
D)  not available. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  not available 
B)  .not available 
C)  not available.. 
D)  not available. 
E)  all of the above

Question 16

Define and discuss the main doctrines of Islam. How might Muhammad be considered a reformer?

Accepted Answer

Islam is based on several main doctrines

Question 17

Shi'ite Muslims insist that the only rightful caliphs are descendants of

Accepted Answer

A)  Omar. 
B)  Harun. 
C)  Abu Bakr. 
D)  Muhammad. 
E)  Muawiya. 
A)  Omar. 
B)  Harun. 
C)  Abu Bakr. 
D)  Muhammad. 
E)  Muawiya.

Question 18

Until 750, the social prestige and position of the Arab Bedouins

Accepted Answer

A)  varied according to their wealth. 
B)  was sometimes below even that of slaves. 
C)  was at the top of the pyramid. 
D)  was above that of the dhimmis but below that of converts. 
E)  was lower than that of the dhimmis. 
A)  varied according to their wealth. 
B)  was sometimes below even that of slaves. 
C)  was at the top of the pyramid. 
D)  was above that of the dhimmis but below that of converts. 
E)  was lower than that of the dhimmis.

Question 19

Islam was transformed into a true world religion by the

Accepted Answer

A)  Shi'ites. 
B)  Abbasids. 
C)  Sufis. 
D)  Umayyads. 
E)  Qur'aish. 
A)  Shi'ites. 
B)  Abbasids. 
C)  Sufis. 
D)  Umayyads. 
E)  Qur'aish.

Question 20

Which of the following was not a reason for the success of Muhammad and his followers in spreading Islam?

Accepted Answer

A)  The faith was simple to explain and to understand. 
B)  Believers were promised an eternal reward for their faithfulness. 
C)  Islam's moral and ethical code attracted many who disliked the dissension of Christianity and the complexities of Judaism. 
D)  The Five Pillars of Faith were easier to hold to than were the Ten Commandments. 
E)  The doctrine of salvation that Muhammad preached gave believers a single, living God who promised never to fail them. 
A)  The faith was simple to explain and to understand. 
B)  Believers were promised an eternal reward for their faithfulness. 
C)  Islam's moral and ethical code attracted many who disliked the dissension of Christianity and the complexities of Judaism. 
D)  The Five Pillars of Faith were easier to hold to than were the Ten Commandments. 
E)  The doctrine of salvation that Muhammad preached gave believers a single, living God who promised never to fail them.

Exam 13: Islam

Muhammad's son-in-law, the last "orthodox" caliph according to Shi'ites, was ____________________.

After being introduced into places such as Syria and Lebanon, Islam quickly became the dominant religion there, often in response to

The Arabic word "Islam" means, literally,

Mecca in Muhammad's time could best be described as

List and explain factors that might account for the effectiveness of Muslim rule in conquered territory beyond Arabia.

Precisely what is the Jihad? Elaborate on its significance.

Describe the conditions in Pre-Islamic Arabia that proved conducive to the doctrines of Muhammad. Did Islam succeed because of the pen, the sword, or both?

The Umayyad leader Muawiya would best be described as

The element that proved most compelling in the success of the jihad was

The Non-Muslims who were considered to be closer to an understanding of the truth and, therefore, more privileged, were known as ____________________, or ____________________ of the ____________________.

Which of these statements is true of jihad ?

The assassination of Ali, the Fourth Caliph, resulted in

The spread of the Islamic empire was halted in 733 at

The ____________________ dynasty turned away from an all-Arab elite within religion and government.

This question number was omitted in the printed copy of the test bank. To maintain the integrity of the numbering system between the printed copy and ExamView, this question has been marked "do not use on test" in ExamView's question information dialog.

Define and discuss the main doctrines of Islam. How might Muhammad be considered a reformer?

Shi'ite Muslims insist that the only rightful caliphs are descendants of

Until 750, the social prestige and position of the Arab Bedouins

Islam was transformed into a true world religion by the

Which of the following was not a reason for the success of Muhammad and his followers in spreading Islam?

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