Question 1

Which of the following was NOT an art form found in the Muslim world?

Accepted Answer

A) large sculpture 
B) mosaics and ceramics 
C) calligraphy 
D) storytelling and poetry 
E) architecture 
A) large sculpture 
B) mosaics and ceramics 
C) calligraphy 
D) storytelling and poetry 
E) architecture A

Question 2

Discuss the opposition to the Caliphate and the role these rebellions played in the Islamic world and on a wider world stage.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include open rebellions of the Shi'ites and the Kharijites, al-Mahdi and the Fatimids and the Umayyads and the kingdom of al-Andalus. Higher level thinking answer would include how the Christians and Jewish scholars in Spain collected ancient works to introduce to Europe during the Middle Ages.

Question 3

Term for identification: Shari'a

Accepted Answer

Shari'a, also spelled Sharia, refers to the religious legal system governing the members of the Islamic faith. It is derived from the religious precepts of Islam, particularly the Quran and the Hadith. In Arabic, the term "shari'a" means "the clear, well-trodden path to water," symbolizing the path to righteousness and the divine law that every Muslim is expected to follow.

Shari'a covers a broad range of topics, including daily routines, familial and religious obligations, and business dealings. It encompasses both personal ethics and morals, as well as the legal framework for contracts, property, marriage, divorce, and inheritance. Shari'a is not a single codified set of laws; rather, it is interpreted differently based on various schools of Islamic thought and the particular legal scholars who are interpreting it.

In countries with a Muslim majority, Shari'a may form the basis for the legal system, either in whole or in part. However, the application and integration of Shari'a into the legal system vary widely by country. Some nations apply Shari'a strictly, while others use it as a source of legislation to be interpreted and adapted in conjunction with other forms of jurisprudence.

It is important to note that the application of Shari'a, particularly in areas such as criminal justice, has been a subject of international debate and criticism, especially when it comes to human rights issues. Practices such as corporal punishment, the treatment of women, and the rights of non-Muslims under Shari'a can be contentious and are often discussed in the context of the need for reform or human rights considerations.

Question 4

All of the following were reasons the Abbasid caliphate ended EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) The Abbasids failed to reestablish political unity. 
B) The Abbasids depended on Turkish tribesmen for protection from rebellion. 
C) The weak caliphs led to instability. 
D) The Seljuks took Baghdad but retained the Abbasid rulers. 
E) The central government remained vital until the invasion of the Mongols. 
A) The Abbasids failed to reestablish political unity. 
B) The Abbasids depended on Turkish tribesmen for protection from rebellion. 
C) The weak caliphs led to instability. 
D) The Seljuks took Baghdad but retained the Abbasid rulers. 
E) The central government remained vital until the invasion of the Mongols.

Question 5

Term for identification: ulama

Accepted Answer

The term "ulama" (sometimes spelled "ule

Question 6

The most significant Sufi philosopher was ___________________________________.

Accepted Answer

Abu Hamid

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT characterize the cosmopolitan cities of the Abbasid caliphate?

Accepted Answer

A) Consisted of large, diverse populations. 
B) Allowed local culture to supplant Islamic culture. 
C) Shared a common Muslim heritage. 
D) Had markets with both Eastern and Western products. 
E) The ruling class were Muslims. 
A) Consisted of large, diverse populations. 
B) Allowed local culture to supplant Islamic culture. 
C) Shared a common Muslim heritage. 
D) Had markets with both Eastern and Western products. 
E) The ruling class were Muslims.

Question 8

From where did the Mongols originate?

Accepted Answer

A) Far East Asia 
B) Central Asian steppes 
C) Himalayan mountains 
D) Eastern Europe 
E) East Africa 
A) Far East Asia 
B) Central Asian steppes 
C) Himalayan mountains 
D) Eastern Europe 
E) East Africa

Question 9

Term for identification: Sufis

Accepted Answer

Sufis are practitioners of Sufism, which

Question 10

The ____________________ language supplanted Arabic as the preferred language of literature and poetry.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ language supplanted Arabic as the...

Question 11

Where is the oldest still-functioning university located?

Accepted Answer

A) Baghdad 
B) Cairo 
C) Cordóba 
D) Delhi 
E) Bologna 
A) Baghdad 
B) Cairo 
C) Cordóba 
D) Delhi 
E) Bologna

Question 12

Why was the practice of purdah seldom enforced in much of Africa and Asia?

Accepted Answer

A) written legal codes 
B) economic necessity 
C) Islamic customs 
D) Qur'an allowed 
E) women were head of household 
A) written legal codes 
B) economic necessity 
C) Islamic customs 
D) Qur'an allowed 
E) women were head of household

Question 13

What significant Muslim figure in the field of science wrote The Canon of Medicine ?

Accepted Answer

A) Ibn Sina 
B) al-Kindi 
C) Ibn Rushid 
D) al-Zahrawi 
E) Ibn Battutu 
A) Ibn Sina 
B) al-Kindi 
C) Ibn Rushid 
D) al-Zahrawi 
E) Ibn Battutu

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an original invention attributed to the Muslims?

Accepted Answer

A) papermaking 
B) fictional literature 
C) the university 
D) the decimal system 
E) algebra 
A) papermaking 
B) fictional literature 
C) the university 
D) the decimal system 
E) algebra

Question 15

____________________  was an art form that was artistic and functional as well as incorporated into other art forms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________  was an art form that was...

Question 16

The ____________________ were judges who presided over cases involving Muslims.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ were judges who presided over...

Question 17

What was the view of commerce and manufacturing in the Islamic world?

Accepted Answer

A) It was viewed as suspicious. 
B) It was an honorable profession. 
C) It was considered a lowly profession. 
D) It was limited to the lowest class. 
E) It was a small portion of the Islamic economy. 
A) It was viewed as suspicious. 
B) It was an honorable profession. 
C) It was considered a lowly profession. 
D) It was limited to the lowest class. 
E) It was a small portion of the Islamic economy.

Question 18

Which of the following is defined as sacred law ?

Accepted Answer

A) ilm 
B) Umma 
C) ulama 
D) Shari'a 
E) Sunna 
A) ilm 
B) Umma 
C) ulama 
D) Shari'a 
E) Sunna

Question 19

How did the Qur'an attempt to protect women from male abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Houses and marriage goods were the sole property of women. 
B) Young children and women of childbearing age were confined to the harem. 
C) A woman's status was restricted to protect her from non-family males. 
D) A man could marry up to four wives but only if he could properly provide for them. 
E) Women were to be veiled to protect the family honor. 
A) Houses and marriage goods were the sole property of women. 
B) Young children and women of childbearing age were confined to the harem. 
C) A woman's status was restricted to protect her from non-family males. 
D) A man could marry up to four wives but only if he could properly provide for them. 
E) Women were to be veiled to protect the family honor.

Question 20

What is considered the foremost duty of a man in the Muslim household?

Accepted Answer

A) to provide for his family 
B) to maintain family honor 
C) to restrict his wives to the harem 
D) to teach his children the Islamic faith 
E) to treat his slaves well 
A) to provide for his family 
B) to maintain family honor 
C) to restrict his wives to the harem 
D) to teach his children the Islamic faith 
E) to treat his slaves well

Exam 16: Mature Islamic Society and the First Global Civilization

Which of the following was NOT an art form found in the Muslim world?

Discuss the opposition to the Caliphate and the role these rebellions played in the Islamic world and on a wider world stage.

Term for identification: Shari'a

All of the following were reasons the Abbasid caliphate ended EXCEPT

Term for identification: ulama

The most significant Sufi philosopher was ___________________________________.

Which of the following does NOT characterize the cosmopolitan cities of the Abbasid caliphate?

From where did the Mongols originate?

Term for identification: Sufis

The ____________________ language supplanted Arabic as the preferred language of literature and poetry.

Where is the oldest still-functioning university located?

Why was the practice of purdah seldom enforced in much of Africa and Asia?

What significant Muslim figure in the field of science wrote The Canon of Medicine ?

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an original invention attributed to the Muslims?

____________________ was an art form that was artistic and functional as well as incorporated into other art forms.

The ____________________ were judges who presided over cases involving Muslims.

What was the view of commerce and manufacturing in the Islamic world?

Which of the following is defined as sacred law ?

How did the Qur'an attempt to protect women from male abuse?

What is considered the foremost duty of a man in the Muslim household?

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