Question 1

Identify the following term(s).
-Ibn Rushd

Accepted Answer

Ibn Rushd, also known in the Western world as Averroes, was a medieval Andalusian polymath renowned for his contributions to philosophy, theology, medicine, astronomy, law, and many other fields. Born in 1126 in Córdoba, Spain, which was then part of the Muslim Al-Andalus, Ibn Rushd is considered one of the greatest thinkers and scientists of the Islamic Golden Age.

He is particularly famous for his extensive commentaries on the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, through which he sought to reconcile Aristotelian philosophy with Islamic theology. His work had a profound influence on both the Muslim world and the Christian Europe during the Middle Ages. In the Latin West, his commentaries on Aristotle were translated and became a cornerstone of medieval scholasticism, influencing prominent Christian philosophers such as Thomas Aquinas.

Ibn Rushd's philosophical ideas emphasized the importance of rationalism and were often in contrast with the more orthodox Ash'ari school of Islamic thought, which emphasized divine revelation and sometimes viewed philosophy with suspicion. His defense of philosophy and reason, and his argument for the compatibility of faith and rational inquiry, were groundbreaking at the time and continue to be subjects of interest and debate among scholars.

In addition to his philosophical work, Ibn Rushd was also an accomplished physician, and his medical texts were used as standard reference works in the field for centuries after his death. His legal writings on Islamic jurisprudence were also highly influential.

Ibn Rushd died in 1198 in Marrakesh, in present-day Morocco. His legacy is a testament to the rich intellectual tradition of the Muslim world and its interactions with other cultures and philosophical traditions.

Question 2

Muhammad's revelations from the angel are compiled in a book called

Accepted Answer

A)  the Hadith. 
B)  the Third Testament. 
C)  the Quran. 
D)  the Ka'ba. 
E)  the Revelations. 
A)  the Hadith. 
B)  the Third Testament. 
C)  the Quran. 
D)  the Ka'ba. 
E)  the Revelations. C

Question 3

Identify the following term(s).
-Muhammad

Accepted Answer

Muhammad is the central figure in Islam and is considered by Muslims to be the last prophet and messenger of God. He was born in Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia, around the year 570 AD. Muhammad is important because he is believed to have received revelations from God, which were later compiled into the Islamic holy book, the Quran. His teachings and actions laid the foundation for the religion of Islam, and he is revered as a model of ethical behavior and piety for Muslims. Muhammad's life and teachings have had a profound impact on the world, shaping the beliefs and practices of over a billion people.

Question 4

Which of the following areas was not brought under Muslim control under the leadership of the caliphs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Egypt and North Africa 
B)  Syria 
C)  Spain 
D)  Eastern Europe 
E)  The Indus Valley 
A)  Egypt and North Africa 
B)  Syria 
C)  Spain 
D)  Eastern Europe 
E)  The Indus Valley

Question 5

The Muslims fought the Battle of the Camel (656) in a dispute over the

Accepted Answer

A)  Nestorian control of Yemenite lands. 
B)  appointment of Abu Bakr. 
C)  control of the royal treasury. 
D)  legitimacy of Ali as caliph. 
E)  compilation of the Quran. 
A)  Nestorian control of Yemenite lands. 
B)  appointment of Abu Bakr. 
C)  control of the royal treasury. 
D)  legitimacy of Ali as caliph. 
E)  compilation of the Quran.

Question 6

Mu'awiya chose his own son, Yazid, to succeed him thereby establishing this caliphate.

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A)  Umayyad 
B)  Abbasid 
C)  Mamluk 
D)  Fatimid 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Umayyad 
B)  Abbasid 
C)  Mamluk 
D)  Fatimid 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

The Sasanid Empire benefited from its location along the Silk Road. Some of the agricultural goods that it gained from China and East Asia were

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A)  wheat, jute, and coffee beans. 
B)  mangoes, bananas, and spelt. 
C)  oats, quinoa, and manioc. 
D)  sugar, wheat, and figs. 
E)  eggplants, sugar, and rice. 
A)  wheat, jute, and coffee beans. 
B)  mangoes, bananas, and spelt. 
C)  oats, quinoa, and manioc. 
D)  sugar, wheat, and figs. 
E)  eggplants, sugar, and rice.

Question 8

The Arabs' involvement in Byzantine and Sasanid conflicts led to the penetration of these religions into the Arabian peninsula.

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A)  Judaism and Christianity 
B)  Judaism and Buddhism 
C)  Christianity and Buddhism 
D)  Zoroastrianism and Buddhism 
E)  Zoroastrianism and Christianity 
A)  Judaism and Christianity 
B)  Judaism and Buddhism 
C)  Christianity and Buddhism 
D)  Zoroastrianism and Buddhism 
E)  Zoroastrianism and Christianity

Question 9

The Abbasids purchased Turkic slaves, called mamluks, into military service. The mamluks eventually founded their own state in

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A)  Turkey. 
B)  Spain. 
C)  Egypt. 
D)  Iran. 
E)  Arabia. 
A)  Turkey. 
B)  Spain. 
C)  Egypt. 
D)  Iran. 
E)  Arabia.

Question 10

Religious conflicts in the Byzantine Empire resulted in treatment of Nestorian Christians as

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A)  holy, seeking the recovery of the holy lands through crusades. 
B)  heretics, seeking refuge under the Sasanid shah. 
C)  monks, seeking the true meaning of life in vows of poverty and chastity. 
D)  converts to new faiths to avoid taxation. 
E)  outcasts from society who were unable to find jobs. 
A)  holy, seeking the recovery of the holy lands through crusades. 
B)  heretics, seeking refuge under the Sasanid shah. 
C)  monks, seeking the true meaning of life in vows of poverty and chastity. 
D)  converts to new faiths to avoid taxation. 
E)  outcasts from society who were unable to find jobs.

Question 11

Why is the Abbasid rule considered a "golden age"?

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A)  It created a refined and cosmopolitan culture in Baghdad. 
B)  The Spanish region was considered the golden frontier. 
C)  It used gold as the standard coinage throughout the empire. 
D)  It used the golden cow as the focus of religious worship. 
E)  It is marked by the rule of the "golden" monarch, Abu Bakr. 
A)  It created a refined and cosmopolitan culture in Baghdad. 
B)  The Spanish region was considered the golden frontier. 
C)  It used gold as the standard coinage throughout the empire. 
D)  It used the golden cow as the focus of religious worship. 
E)  It is marked by the rule of the "golden" monarch, Abu Bakr.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about Muslim women is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were permitted to divorce. 
B)  They often played a role in public life. 
C)  They were permitted to practice birth control. 
D)  They were permitted to own property. 
E)  They adopted the Byzantine and Sasanid custom of veiling. 
A)  They were permitted to divorce. 
B)  They often played a role in public life. 
C)  They were permitted to practice birth control. 
D)  They were permitted to own property. 
E)  They adopted the Byzantine and Sasanid custom of veiling.

Question 13

Why did the rulers of al-Andalus Spain finally take the title of caliph in 929?

Accepted Answer

A)  The growing number of converts to Islam demanded it. 
B)  They had finally solidified control of the region. 
C)  They did so in response to the Fatimids assming this title in Tunisia. 
D)  Christians in northern Spain threatened invasion. 
E)  They never did. 
A)  The growing number of converts to Islam demanded it. 
B)  They had finally solidified control of the region. 
C)  They did so in response to the Fatimids assming this title in Tunisia. 
D)  Christians in northern Spain threatened invasion. 
E)  They never did.

Question 14

Political divisions continued after the fall of the Abbasid caliphate, and other groups took hold of the Middle East over several centuries, including Seljuk Turks, Crusaders, Mamluks, and eventually

Accepted Answer

A)  Byzantines 
B)  Kurds 
C)  Mongols 
D)  Armenians 
E)  Indians 
A)  Byzantines 
B)  Kurds 
C)  Mongols 
D)  Armenians 
E)  Indians

Question 15

Describe the evolution of Islamic civilization. What was its effect on Europe?

Accepted Answer

The foundation of Islamic civilization i

Question 16

Identify the following term(s).
-Fatimid

Accepted Answer

The Fatimid Caliphate was an Islamic emp

Question 17

Muslim religious practice is based on the

Accepted Answer

A)  Three Goals to Salvation. 
B)  Ten Commandments. 
C)  Eightfold Path. 
D)  Four Noble Truths. 
E)  Five Pillars. 
A)  Three Goals to Salvation. 
B)  Ten Commandments. 
C)  Eightfold Path. 
D)  Four Noble Truths. 
E)  Five Pillars.

Question 18

Identify the following term(s).
-Sunnis

Accepted Answer

Sunnis are the largest denomination with

Question 19

Umayyad Spain developed a distinctive Islamic culture because of the

Accepted Answer

A)  growing influence of Russian and Frankish traditions in Spain. 
B)  decrease in Arab power combined with a growing Christian influence. 
C)  Viking invasions of the ninth century. 
D)  blending of Roman, Germanic, Jewish, Arab, and Berber traditions. 
E)  blending of Islam with Roman traditions and Visigoth culture. 
A)  growing influence of Russian and Frankish traditions in Spain. 
B)  decrease in Arab power combined with a growing Christian influence. 
C)  Viking invasions of the ninth century. 
D)  blending of Roman, Germanic, Jewish, Arab, and Berber traditions. 
E)  blending of Islam with Roman traditions and Visigoth culture.

Question 20

Identify the following term(s).
-Seljuk

Accepted Answer

The Seljuk Turks were a medieval Turko-P

Exam 10: The Sasanid Empire and the Rise of Islam

Identify the following term(s). -Ibn Rushd

Muhammad's revelations from the angel are compiled in a book called

Identify the following term(s). -Muhammad

Which of the following areas was not brought under Muslim control under the leadership of the caliphs?

The Muslims fought the Battle of the Camel (656) in a dispute over the

Mu'awiya chose his own son, Yazid, to succeed him thereby establishing this caliphate.

The Sasanid Empire benefited from its location along the Silk Road. Some of the agricultural goods that it gained from China and East Asia were

The Arabs' involvement in Byzantine and Sasanid conflicts led to the penetration of these religions into the Arabian peninsula.

The Abbasids purchased Turkic slaves, called mamluks, into military service. The mamluks eventually founded their own state in

Religious conflicts in the Byzantine Empire resulted in treatment of Nestorian Christians as

Why is the Abbasid rule considered a "golden age"?

Which of the following statements about Muslim women is not true?

Why did the rulers of al-Andalus Spain finally take the title of caliph in 929?

Political divisions continued after the fall of the Abbasid caliphate, and other groups took hold of the Middle East over several centuries, including Seljuk Turks, Crusaders, Mamluks, and eventually

Describe the evolution of Islamic civilization. What was its effect on Europe?

Identify the following term(s). -Fatimid

Muslim religious practice is based on the

Identify the following term(s). -Sunnis

Umayyad Spain developed a distinctive Islamic culture because of the

Identify the following term(s). -Seljuk

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Christian Societies Emerge in Europe

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Nation Building and Economic Transformation in the Americas

Varieties of Imperialism in Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America

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