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Spread of Islam — Unit test Answers

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What is a Hajj?

A
a book of laws
B
a religious idol
C
a journey to Mecca
D
a member of an Arab tribe
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Jesus of Nazareth eventually became known as Jesus Christ. Christ comes from the Greek word for

A
"beloved."
B
"godlike."
C
"king."
D
"anointed."
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How was Jewish religion incorporated into the foundation of Christianity?

A
The Christian holidays, Easter and Christmas, were adaptations from Jewish holidays.
B
The Christian symbol of the cross was adopted to represent Jewish belief in the resurrection of Jesus.
C
The Christian Bible included the Torah, which is the first five books of the Old Testament.
D
The Nicene Creed was created to standardize Jewish beliefs and later used to develop Christianity.
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Which term is the Arabic word for God?

A
Mecca
B
Allah
C
Islam
D
Qur’an
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Which statement about the Qur’an is true?

A
It is a collection of Muhammad’s prophecies.
B
It written in both Arabic and Hebrew.
C
It was compiled after Muhammad’s death.
D
It is a book that Muslims follow only during specific religious events.
6

Jewish and Christian teachings helped contribute to the spread and development of

A
universal education.
B
polytheism.
C
democratic ideals.
D
capitalism.
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Which discipline helps us to understand the past by studying the physical features of the environment?

A
history
B
geography
C
anthropology
D
archaeology
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What primary impact did King Solomon’s construction projects have on Jerusalem?

A
They left the entire kingdom deeply in debt.
B
They made the city famous for King Solomon’s wisdom.
C
They made the city unappealing to foreign visitors.
D
They created controversy over the secular design.
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What is the difference between the Torah and the Talmud?

A
The Torah describes the basic laws of Judaism; the Talmud is a collection of interpretations of the Torah.
B
The Torah has been handed down for generations; the Talmud is a series of books.
C
The Torah means “study”; the Talmud means “the Five Books of Moses.”
D
The Torah focuses on interpreting ideas and recommendations; the Talmud focuses on directions for daily living.
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Which beliefs apply to followers of Judaism? Select three options.

A
People are created in God’s image.
B
Jesus was the son of God.
C
People must follow God’s law.
D
There is one god.
E
There are multiple gods.
F
Individuals are evil and have no worth.
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Which statement about the Qur’an is true?

A
It is a collection of Muhammad’s prophecies.
B
It written in both Arabic and Hebrew.
C
It was compiled after Muhammad’s death.
D
It is a book that Muslims follow only during specific religious events.
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What is one of the many inventions created by Muslim scholars during the Golden Age of Islam?

A
algebra
B
the astrolabe
C
the thermometer
D
herbal medicine
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What is the difference between the Torah and the Talmud?

A
The Torah describes the basic laws of Judaism; the Talmud is a collection of interpretations of the Torah.
B
The Torah has been handed down for generations; the Talmud is a series of books.
C
The Torah means “study”; the Talmud means “the Five Books of Moses.”
D
The Torah focuses on interpreting ideas and recommendations; the Talmud focuses on directions for daily living.
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What brought an end to Islam’s Golden Age?

A
Muhammad’s death
B
Justinian’s rule
C
the Umayyad Dynasty
D
the Mongol invasion
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Secondary sources would be valuable to a historian in order to provide

A
the sights and sounds of an event.
B
insights into the thoughts and feelings of participants in an event.
C
a more thorough analysis of the impact on history of an event.
D
an evaluation of opinions of people at an event.
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Which dynasty was in power during Islam’s Golden Age?

A
Abbasid
B
Umayyad
C
Persian
D
Byzantine
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This world map shows elevation in feet.

Question illustration
A
Asia
B
Africa
C
North America
D
Europe
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Read the passage from the New Testament of the Bible.Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.How does the idea found in this passage connect to Greco-Roman ideas?

A
It encourages people to pass judgment on others.
B
It encourages people to make excuses for bad behavior.
C
It emphasizes that everyone is equal under the law.
D
It supports the idea that people should use reason when passing judgment.
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Where do Muslim pilgrims travel to as part of their religion?

A
Sharia
B
Qur’an
C
Mecca
D
Islam
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Which statement about Abraham is the most accurate?

A
He was considered the father of all major religions.
B
He moved from Ur to Canaan to spread Islam.
C
His covenant with God helped all Jewish people.
D
His agreement with God ensured Abraham’s immortality.

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