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How did the translation of texts into Arabic affect learning?

A
It helped Muslim scholars make new discoveries.
B
It made ideas from other cultures less available.
C
It made it more difficult for scholars to develop new ideas.
D
It caused scholars to focus on past ideas instead of new discoveries.
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What was one of the primary ways Islam’s Golden Age impacted the European Renaissance?

A
Islam’s religious philosophies formed the basis of Europe’s Renaissance movement.
B
Islamic scholars raised so many questions about science and architecture that Europe wanted to discover the answers.
C
Islam’s condemnation of the works of ancient Greek and Roman thinkers initiated retaliation in Europe.
D
Islamic scholars preserved some of art and literature’s most classical works, inspiring the Europeans.
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A Umayyad woman would most likely

A
be able to open her own business.
B
put on a veil before going outside.
C
never be allowed to own property.
D
stay at home until given permission to leave.
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What impact did the caliphs have on the spread of Islam?

A
The caliphs’ rule kept Islam limited to the Arabian Peninsula.
B
The clans’ conflict over the caliphs’ control restricted the growth of Islam.
C
Caliphs came and went too quickly to have any significant impact on Islam.
D
Caliphs were able to spread Islam as far as Europe and India.
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Which of these statements best reflects the philosophy of the Sunni?

A
Imams are the only ones trained to interpret the Qur’an because they are earthly manifestations of God.
B
The successor to Muhammad should only come from his inner circle of friends or family members.
C
Anyone from the Muslim community can interpret the Qur’an and laws and lead the daily prayers.
D
The name Sunni means “followers of Ali,” who was the man the Sunni believe to be Muhammad’s rightful successor.
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For how long did Islam’s Golden Age last?

A
one century
B
three centuries
C
five centuries
D
seven centuries
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What records the written word of the Qu'ran and is considered the highest form of artistic expression in Islamic culture?

A
calligraphy
B
mosque
C
arabesque
D
mosaic
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What type of bureaucracy did the caliphate create?

A
a bureaucracy where only Muslims held all positions of power
B
a bureaucracy where only non-Muslims were recruited for the army
C
a bureaucracy where non-Muslims held all positions of power
D
a bureaucracy where Muslims equally shared the spoils of war
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What issue initially created a source of contention and division for Muslims into Sunni and Shi’a?

A
which city should serve as their capital
B
who should have the right to leadership
C
how to maintain religious tolerance
D
why Islam must be a monotheistic religion
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How was a successor to Muhammad chosen?

A
Muhammad named his successor before dying.
B
An angel was said to have revealed Muhammad’s successor.
C
Muhammad’s successor was elected by the clans.
D
The successor to Muhammad was named in the Qur’an.

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