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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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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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What occurred during the Golden Age of Islam?

A
A shift in government towards extreme rule.
B
A shift towards cultural decline.
C
An increase in religious conflicts.
D
An increased focus on arts, science, and literature.
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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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Who finally conquered the Abbasid Dynasty in 1258?

A
the Umayyad
B
the Turks
C
the Mongols
D
the Ottomans
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The Abbasid Dynasty was known for

A
building their capital at Jerusalem.
B
focusing on expansion in the West.
C
accepting converts to Islam as equals.
D
being quickly conquered by the Mongols.
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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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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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As Umayyad rule gave way to Abbasid rule, who tended to lose the most rights?

A
soldiers
B
women
C
students
D
Christians
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Shi’a is a division of Islam that

A
recognizes idols for religious worship.
B
believes in more than one god.
C
believes only close relatives and friends of Muhammad should succeed him.
D
recognizes the first four caliphs as Muhammad’s rightful successors.
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Which statement is an accurate reflection of a Shi’a belief?

A
The Shi’a believed the Umayyad had no right to rule the Muslim community.
B
The Shi’a believed they were experts at interpreting the words of the Qur’an.
C
The Shi’a believed any Muslim was capable of leading daily prayer.
D
The Shi’a believed leaders should be chosen only by the Muslim community.
13

The Abbasid Dynasty was known for

A
building their capital at Jerusalem.
B
focusing on expansion in the West.
C
accepting converts to Islam as equals.
D
being quickly conquered by the Mongols.
14

The Muslims who traveled to new regions for the sole purpose of converting people to Islam were known as

A
caliphs.
B
merchants.
C
nomads.
D
missionaries.
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As Umayyad rule gave way to Abbasid rule, who tended to lose the most rights?

A
soldiers
B
women
C
students
D
Christians
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Which idea was originated by a Muslim scholar during the Islamic Golden Age?

A
Hindu number system
B
camera obscura
C
astrolabe
D
algebra
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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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Why did most people within the Byzantine and Persian empires accept Islam so easily?

A
They would be allowed to serve in government positions and avoid a tax.
B
They were concerned about repression by the new Muslim leadership.
C
Special consideration was given only to those accepting the new religion.
D
Trade opportunities would increase and improve their earnings.
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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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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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