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Why did Mecca’s wealthy leaders feel threatened by the message of Islam?

A
They feared that Muhammad would continue to receive messages from Allah.
B
They feared that Muhammad wanted to rule Mecca and install Sharia law.
C
Islam taught that people in poverty were equal to the rich in the eyes of Allah.
D
Islam taught people that the righteous would go to paradise in the afterlife.
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Which statement best describes the landscape of the Arabian Peninsula?

A
It is composed entirely of deserts and mountainous territory.
B
It contains various physical features, even though it is largely desert.
C
It contains mostly dry riverbeds that flood during the rainy season.
D
It is primarily mountainous, although marshes are found on the coast.
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How are the religions of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity alike?

A
They all teach a belief in one God.
B
They all follow the teachings in the Qur’an.
C
They all teach the core beliefs of the Five Pillars.
D
They all recognize Muhammad as a prophet.
4

Review the map.What is the relative location of Muscat?

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A
Muscat is east of Mecca and south of the Red Sea.
B
Muscat is west of Medina and north of the Persian Gulf.
C
Muscat is west of Mecca and along the Arabian Sea.
D
Muscat is east of Medina and along the Arabian Sea.
5

Who was in charge of Ottoman society and government?

A
the sultan
B
the harem
C
the military leaders
D
the religious leaders
6

What was the outcome of the Battle of Karbala?

A
An Umayyad army defeated supporters of Muhammad's family.
B
An Ottoman army captured Constantinople.
C
The Abbasids overthrew the Umayyads.
D
The Mughals gained control of India.
7

How does The Thousand and One Nights reflect Islamic culture?

A
It is a book of religious instruction and wisdom.
B
It describes how to create Islamic architecture.
C
It has reports from Muslim scientists on experiments.
D
It includes stories with themes of adventure and travel.
8

Which statement best describes how ideas were spread through translation?

A
Rulers made people read books.
B
People started using better maps.
C
Books became more widely available.
D
More scientific discoveries were made.
9

What was a key difference between the Ottomans and the Safavids?

A
The Ottomans were Sunni, and the Safavids were Shia.
B
The Ottomans were Muslim, and the Safavids practiced Islam.
C
The Ottomans ruled in Asia, and the Safavids ruled in Asia and Africa.
D
The Ottomans fought over territory, and the Safavids were peaceful.
10

How did Muhammad gain a reputation for being trustworthy before becoming a prophet?

A
as a powerful tribal leader
B
as a businessman and trader
C
as a member of a prominent family
D
as a religious leader
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According to Islamic tradition, what is the Qur’an?

A
the name of Muhammad’s wife
B
Muhammad’s trip to the city of Mecca
C
the name of the angel who spoke to Muhammad
D
a collection of messages received by Muhammad
12

Review the map.

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A
the Abbasids
B
the Ottomans
C
the Safavids
D
the Umayyads
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Why did Muslim scholars study astronomy?

A
It helped them know what time to pray.
B
It helped them interpret holy scripture.
C
It helped them create better tessellations.
D
It helped them study medicine and diseases.
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Review the map.According to the map, which statement best describes the climate of the Arabian Peninsula?

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A
The majority of the region is tropical, while the central portion is dry.
B
The majority of the region is dry, while the southern portion is tropical.
C
The central portion of the region is temperate, while the rest is dry.
D
The northern portion of the region is temperate, while the majority is tropical.
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Which statement best explains why people settled near the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula?

A
The area produced excess rainfall.
B
They wanted to find prime hunting grounds.
C
The area provided access to trade routes.
D
They wanted to take advantage of the dry riverbeds.
16

Why do Sufi Muslims meditate?

A
to be closer to Allah
B
to learn about science
C
to translate the Qur’an
D
to share new forms of art
17

Where did Muhammad establish the first mosque?

A
Medina
B
Mecca
C
Jerusalem
D
Kaaba
18

Which culture did Muslims build on to create their numbering system?

A
Chinese
B
Greek
C
Indian
D
Roman
19

What do lines of latitude measure?

A
distance from the equator in degrees east or west of the equator
B
distance from the equator in degrees north or south of the equator
C
a distance from the prime meridian in degrees east or west of the prime meridian
D
a distance from the prime meridian in degrees north or south of the prime meridian
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What was the main reason why nomads moved from place to place in medieval Arabia?

A
to sell goods
B
to avoid conflict
C
to find resources
D
to find new work

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