1.
The expansion of Islam is partly due to

A the fall of the Mongol Empire. B the Islamic capture of Baghdad. C Islam’s control of Constantinople. D the alliance between Muslims and the Turks.
2.
One feature of Islamic worship is

A absence of clergy. B the use of icons. C male and female clergy. D elaborate altars.
3.
Sufi Muslims taught

A that Muhammad was God. B that people should live a simple life.
C that Muhammad was a teacher, but not a prophet. D that the decision of the people was final.
4.
Arabia’s location gave it access to all of the following EXCEPT

A Europe. B Asia. C Africa. D the Americas.
5.
In general, Islamic invaders

A required adoption of Arabic. B required adoption of the Qur’an. C did not tolerate other religions. D tolerated other religions.
6.
The Qur’an affected

A religious and daily life. B trade relationships with non-Muslims. C religious life only. D medical developments.
7.
Mecca was important because

A it gave access to the Persian Gulf. B it gave access to the Red Sea. C it had fertile land for farming. D it is an Islamic holy city.
8.
Abu Bakr’s main achievement was

A conquering the Persian Empire. B translating the Qur’an into other languages. C developing a code of law. D unifying Arabic tribes.
9.
The Qur’an gave women

A no rights. B the right to serve on juries. C the right to have several husbands. D some property rights.
10.
Part of the Muslim faith was jihad, or

A clean, humble living. B a pilgrimage to Mecca. C the struggle to defend faith. D worshipping five times a day.