Student Presentations Of Chapter 7
(257).jpg "Student Presentations Of Chapter 7 - Quiz")
This test is based on the presentations made in class by your classmates. �
- 1.
Which of the following best describes Abbasid Caliph Al-Madhi?
- A.
He became increasingly dissatisfied with a life focused on Material gain
- B.
He faced a challenge from Christian crusaders
- C.
He sent presents to Charlemagne
- D.
He established a taste for luxury and monumental building
Correct Answer
D. He established a taste for luxury and monumental buildingExplanation
Abbasid Caliph Al-Madhi is described as someone who established a taste for luxury and monumental building. This implies that he had a preference for opulence and grandeur, and he actively promoted the construction of large and impressive structures. This suggests that he prioritized the development of extravagant architectural projects and indulged in lavish lifestyles.Rate this question:
-
- 2.
How many Caliphs do the Shia NOT recognize after Mohammad?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
Shia Muslims recognize the first three Caliphs after Mohammad, namely Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman. However, they do not recognize the fourth Caliph, Ali, as they believe that he should have been the immediate successor to Mohammad. Instead, they consider Ali to be the first rightful Imam. Therefore, the correct answer is 3, as the Shia do not recognize the third Caliph, Uthman.Rate this question:
-
- 3.
Which of the following in NOT true of Caliph Harun al-Rashid?
- A.
He became heavily dependent on his Persian Advisors
- B.
He was immortalized by his association with
- C.
He received the gift of a war elephant from Charlemagne
- D.
He named one of his sons as his heir
Correct Answer
C. He received the gift of a war elepHant from CharlemagneExplanation
Caliph Harun al-Rashid did not receive the gift of a war elephant from Charlemagne.Rate this question:
-
- 4.
Which is the best term for the following description? A house or a section of a house reserved for women members of a Muslim household.
- A.
Concubine
- B.
Consort
- C.
Harem
- D.
Eunuch
Correct Answer
C. HaremExplanation
A harem is the best term for the given description because it refers to a house or section of a house that is specifically reserved for women members of a Muslim household. In this context, the term "harem" is commonly used to describe the living quarters of wives, concubines, and female relatives who are secluded from the outside world. The other options, such as concubine, consort, and eunuch, do not accurately capture the specific description provided.Rate this question:
-
- 5.
Choose the phrase that makes the following statement true: "The One Thousand and One Nights"...
- A.
... is the amount of time Muslims must court prior to marriage
- B.
... was setin the time of al-Madhi
- C.
... is also known as Ramadan
- D.
... relates tales of the courtesans in al-Rashid's reign
Correct Answer
D. ... relates tales of the courtesans in al-Rashid's reign -
- 6.
Which statement best complete the following premise: al-Rashid willed the Empire be divided his between his sons, but ...
- A.
... al-Rashid's death prompted the first of several full-scale civil wars between al-Amin and al-Ma-mum
- B.
... the sons were poisoned before they could inherit the kngdom by the mothers of other sons vying for position to the throne
- C.
... al-Mahdi murdered them and hung their remains from the town's bridge until 3 years later when feeling regret, he took them down for a proper burial
- D.
... al-Amin murdered his brother and became the sole ruler of the vast Empire
Correct Answer
A. ... al-Rashid's death prompted the first of several full-scale civil wars between al-Amin and al-Ma-mumExplanation
After al-Rashid's death, a power struggle ensued between his sons al-Amin and al-Ma-mum, leading to several full-scale civil wars. This suggests that the division of the empire among his sons did not go as planned and instead resulted in conflict and instability within the empire.Rate this question:
-
- 7.
![\
After examining the map, pick the statement that is depicted in the map. - ProProfs](data:image/png;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs= "\
After examining the map, pick the statement that is depicted in the map.")
\ After examining the map, pick the statement that is depicted in the map.
- A.
Most of the victims of violence have been Hindi
- B.
More Muslim live in the Deccan plain than in the Western Ghats
- C.
Merchant Muslims do NOT outearn their Hindi counterparts
- D.
Very high concentrations of Muslims live near the Bay of Bengal
Correct Answer
C. Merchant Muslims do NOT outearn their Hindi counterpartsExplanation
The map does not provide any information about the earnings of Merchant Muslims and their Hindi counterparts. Therefore, it cannot be determined from the map whether Merchant Muslims outearn their Hindi counterparts or not.Rate this question:
-
- 8.
The 4th caliph; the cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad who was meant to be the original successor of Muhammad but was too young. Caused warfare between the Sunnis and Shi'a for not punnishing the murderer of the 3rd caliph, Uthman
- A.
Abu Bakr
- B.
Ali
- C.
Axum
- D.
Abbasid
Correct Answer
B. AliExplanation
Ali is the correct answer because he was the 4th caliph and the cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad. He was meant to be the original successor of Muhammad but was considered too young at the time. He caused warfare between the Sunnis and Shi'a for not punishing the murderer of the 3rd caliph, Uthman.Rate this question:
-
- 9.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} Sufis
- A.
Mystics within Islam… responsible for expansion of Islam in southeastern Asia
- B.
Nomadic Arabs who originally inhabited desert areas of the Middle East and northern Africa and later began to move to other parts of the region
- C.
King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)
Correct Answer
A. Mystics within Islam… responsible for expansion of Islam in southeastern AsiaExplanation
The correct answer is "mystics within Islam... responsible for expansion of Islam in southeastern Asia." This answer accurately describes Sufis, who are mystical practitioners within Islam. Sufis played a significant role in spreading Islam to Southeast Asia through their teachings and spiritual practices. They established Sufi orders and engaged in missionary activities, attracting followers and contributing to the growth of Islam in the region.Rate this question:
-
- 10.
Five Pillars refers to ....
- A.
5 Persian Philosophers of Islamic Literature
- B.
5 native languages of the Arabian Peninsula
- C.
5 religious duties of Muslims
- D.
5 religious Islamic shrines in Mecca
Correct Answer
C. 5 religious duties of MuslimsExplanation
The term "Five Pillars" is commonly used to refer to the five religious duties that Muslims are required to fulfill. These duties include the declaration of faith (Shahada), prayer (Salat), giving to charity (Zakat), fasting during Ramadan (Sawm), and making a pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). These pillars are considered essential acts of worship and serve as the foundation of the Islamic faith.Rate this question:
-
- 11.
Christians and Jews who shared the Bible with Muslims, could be taxed by Muslims are called
- A.
Dhimmi
- B.
Umla
- C.
Umma
- D.
Umayyad
Correct Answer
A. DhimmiExplanation
Christians and Jews who shared the Bible with Muslims could be taxed by Muslims. This group of people is called "dhimmi". The term "dhimmi" refers to non-Muslims living in an Islamic state who are granted certain rights and protection in exchange for paying a special tax called "jizya". This tax was imposed on non-Muslims as a form of tribute and to differentiate them from Muslims. The concept of dhimmi was prevalent during the Umayyad Caliphate and other Islamic empires.Rate this question:
-
- 12.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} Allah
- A.
Islamic title, used for rulers of the muslim country
- B.
A tower attached to a mosque, used for call to prayer
- C.
Muslim God
- D.
Islamic Law
Correct Answer
C. Muslim GodExplanation
The term "Allah" refers to the Muslim God. It is the central concept in Islam, representing the one and only God worshiped by Muslims. Muslims believe that Allah is the creator and sustainer of the universe and that he is all-powerful, all-knowing, and merciful. The term "Allah" is used exclusively for God in the Islamic faith and is not used to refer to any other deity or concept.Rate this question:
-
- 13.
Great trading center where Muhammad fled to and solved their civil war
- A.
Mecca
- B.
Medina
- C.
Damasus
- D.
Najaf
Correct Answer
B. MedinaExplanation
Medina is the correct answer because it is the city where Muhammad fled to during the early years of Islam to escape persecution in Mecca. It was in Medina that Muhammad was able to establish a strong Muslim community and resolve the civil war between the tribes of Medina. This event, known as the Hijra, is considered a significant turning point in Islamic history.Rate this question:
-
- 14.
From this map we can learn
- A.
How trade led to the spread of Islam
- B.
How Islam Spread in 3 distinct stages
- C.
How a number of trade routes from East Asia to Eastern Europe, one of the trade commodities was silk
- D.
How the Crusades unfolded until the fall of Acre
Correct Answer
B. How Islam Spread in 3 distinct stages -
- 15.
All of the following were the causes for the weaknesses of the later Abbasid Empire except ...
- A.
Imperial Extravagance
- B.
Succession Disputes
- C.
Nomadic Incursions
- D.
Achievements in the Sciences
Correct Answer
D. Achievements in the SciencesExplanation
The later Abbasid Empire experienced weaknesses due to factors such as imperial extravagance, succession disputes, and nomadic incursions. However, achievements in the sciences were not a cause for these weaknesses. This suggests that while the Abbasid Empire made significant advancements in various scientific fields, these achievements did not contribute to the decline or weaknesses of the empire.Rate this question:
-
- 16.
al-Ghazali was...
- A.
... instrumental in spreading Islam to many Afro-Asian regions.
- B.
... a great Muslim historian; author of The Muqaddimah.
- C.
... a brilliant Islamic theologian; attempted to fuse Greek and Quranic traditions.
- D.
...
Correct Answer
C. ... a brilliant Islamic theologian; attempted to fuse Greek and Quranic traditions. -
- 17.
He was a 7th century north Indian ruler; built a large state that declined after his death in 646.
- A.
Harsha
- B.
Sati
- C.
Shrivijaya
- D.
Malacca
Correct Answer
A. HarshaExplanation
Harsha was a 7th century north Indian ruler who built a large state. However, after his death in 646, the state declined.Rate this question:
-
- 18.
To what extent were Muslims successful in converting Indians to Islam?
- A.
Not at all successful
- B.
Somewhat successful
- C.
Very successful
Correct Answer
A. Not at all successfulExplanation
Muslims were not successful in converting Indians to Islam. Despite ruling over large parts of India for several centuries, the majority of the Indian population did not convert to Islam. The Hindu majority in India remained steadfast in their faith, and many communities, such as the Sikhs and the Jains, also resisted conversion. The Muslim rulers' attempts to convert Indians through force or coercion were largely unsuccessful, and the majority of the Indian population continued to practice their own religions.Rate this question:
-
- 19.
Pictured here is the
- A.
Site of the tomb of Alī, the First Imam of Shia's, in Najaf, Iraq.
- B.
In Jerusalem is located opposite the southern courtyard of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Muristan
- C.
Believed to stand on the site of an ancient Philistine temple, the site was used by the Byzantines to erect a church in the 5th century, but after the Muslim conquest in the 7th century, it was transformed into a mosque
- D.
Palace of Sadaam Hussein
Correct Answer
A. Site of the tomb of Alī, the First Imam of Shia's, in Najaf, Iraq. -
- 20.
Which of the following was not a reason for the decline of the Abbasid dynasty by the ninth century C.E.?
- A.
The difficulty of moving armies across the great distances of the empi
- B.
The retention of regional identities by the population
- C.
The difficulty of compelling local administrators to obey
- D.
The collapse of the cities
Correct Answer
D. The collapse of the citiesExplanation
The collapse of the cities was not a reason for the decline of the Abbasid dynasty by the ninth century C.E. The other options provide valid reasons for the decline. The difficulty of moving armies across the vast empire, the retention of regional identities by the population, and the difficulty of compelling local administrators to obey all contributed to the decline. However, the collapse of the cities did not play a significant role in the decline of the dynasty.Rate this question:
-
- 21.
What was the rule of succession to the office of caliph during the Abbasid dynasty?
- A.
Degree of relationship to Muhammad
- B.
There was no accepted rule of succession.
- C.
Primogeniture or succession of the oldest son
- D.
Election by the Arabic tribes of Mecca
Correct Answer
B. There was no accepted rule of succession.Explanation
During the Abbasid dynasty, there was no accepted rule of succession to the office of caliph. Unlike other dynasties where primogeniture or succession of the oldest son was the norm, the Abbasids did not have a fixed system in place. Instead, the caliphate was often contested and power struggles among different factions and families were common. This lack of a clear rule of succession led to instability and frequent changes in leadership during the Abbasid era.Rate this question:
-
- 22.
What was the result of the civil wars following the death of al-Rashid?
- A.
The Abbasid dynasty came to an end.
- B.
Private armies were abolished in an attempt to curtail future violence over the succession.
- C.
Candidates for the throne recognized the need to build up personal armies, often of slave soldiers.
- D.
The practice of electing Caliphs in Mecca was once again instituted.
Correct Answer
C. Candidates for the throne recognized the need to build up personal armies, often of slave soldiers.Explanation
Candidates for the throne recognized the need to build up personal armies, often of slave soldiers. This suggests that after the death of al-Rashid, there was a power struggle for the throne, and those vying for power understood that having their own armies would be crucial in securing their position. The mention of slave soldiers implies that individuals were willing to go to extreme measures, such as enslaving others, to strengthen their military forces and increase their chances of success in the civil wars.Rate this question:
-
- 23.
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the collapse of the agricultural economy during the Abbasid Caliphate?
- A.
Failure of the irrigation systems
- B.
Pillaging by mercenary armies
- C.
Decline of the cities leading to falling demand for food supplies
- D.
Spiraling taxationWhat did the Abbasid creation of the harem imply?
Correct Answer
C. Decline of the cities leading to falling demand for food suppliesExplanation
The decline of the cities leading to falling demand for food supplies was not a cause of the collapse of the agricultural economy during the Abbasid Caliphate. This implies that the cities did not experience a decline, and there was a steady demand for food supplies from urban areas.Rate this question:
-
- 24.
What did the Abbasid creation of the harem imply?
- A.
the continued designation of Mecca as a holy place protected by annual truce
- B.
the establishment of long-distance trade with the Indian subcontinent
- C.
the recognition of the Shi'i celebration of the death of Husayn
- D.
the increasing seclusion of women from public life
Correct Answer
D. the increasing seclusion of women from public lifeExplanation
The correct answer implies that the creation of the harem by the Abbasids led to the increasing seclusion of women from public life. This suggests that women were being confined to private spaces and were restricted from participating in public activities.Rate this question:
-
- 25.
Which of the following statements concerning the Crusades is most accurate?
- A.
Jewish support for the Christian Crusaders guaranteed their victory in the holy land.
- B.
Crusader strongholds in the holy land were held until the eighteenth century.
- C.
The Crusaders were successful only because of the political fragmentation of Islam and the element of surprise
- D.
The Crusaders succeeded because of the overwhelming superiority of western military technology.
Correct Answer
B. Crusader strongholds in the holy land were held until the eighteenth century. -
- 26.
http://awesome.good.is/transparency/003/transparency003sunnisshiites.html What is the best explanation for the Shia Sunni Sschism or Split we see today in the Islamic Community?
- A.
Ali is the central figure at the origin of the Shia / Sunni split
- B.
Muhammad is the central figure at the origin of the Shia / Sunni split
- C.
Husayn is the central figure at the origin of the Shia / Sunni split
- D.
Fatima is the central figure at the origin of the Shia / Sunni split
Correct Answer
A. Ali is the central figure at the origin of the Shia / Sunni splitExplanation
The best explanation for the Shia Sunni split is that Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad, is the central figure at the origin of the split. This split occurred after the death of Muhammad, when there was a dispute over who should succeed him as the leader of the Muslim community. Ali's supporters believed that he should be the rightful successor, while the Sunni majority believed that the leadership should be determined through consensus. This disagreement led to a division within the Islamic community, with the Shia and Sunni branches forming as a result.Rate this question:
-
![\
After examining the map, pick the statement that is depicted in the map. - ProProfs](https://islamicbanking.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/map_muslim_india_2003.gif "\
After examining the map, pick the statement that is depicted in the map.")
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 19, 2023Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Apr 04, 2011Quiz Created by
Mrjacquot
- Academic Quizzes
- Adult Learning Quizzes
- Blended Learning Quizzes
- Career Quizzes
- Coaching Quizzes
- Communication Quizzes
- Curriculum Quizzes
- Distance Learning Quizzes
- E Learning Quizzes
- Early Childhood Education Quizzes
- GCSE Quizzes
- Graduation Quizzes
- Kindergarten Quizzes
- Knowledge Quizzes
- Literacy Quizzes
- Online Assessment Quizzes
- Online Exam Quizzes
- Online Test Quizzes
- Physical Education Quizzes
- Qualification Quizzes
- Religious Education Quizzes
- Special Education Quizzes
- Study Quizzes
- Subject Quizzes
- Teaching Quizzes
- Theory Quizzes
- Thesis Quizzes
Back to top