Part 3

Question 0

In Pre-Islamic times, the status of Mecca was enhanced by

Answer 0

The Ka’aaba, a religious shrine which attracted pilgrims

Question 1

Although Islam developed in Mecca and Medina from urban roots, all of these influenced Islam’s origins except

Answer 1

Greco-Roman culture

Question 2

Initially the Meccans did not accept Muhammad’s message because it

Answer 2

Threatened to replace Kaaba’s gods and disrupt pilgrimages and commerce

Question 3

Muslims reenact Muhammad’s flight to Medina by which actions of the Five Pillars?

Answer 3

Pilgrimage to Mecca

Question 4

The issue that confronted Muslims following Muhammad’s death and the issue, which eventually split Muslims into Shia and Sunni sects involved

Answer 4

Who was Muhammad’s legitimate successor

Question 5

The decline of the Abbasid power was due to all of these reasons except

Answer 5

Invasions of European crusaders

Question 6

During the Abbasid period, women

Answer 6

Became increasingly isolated in the harem and behind the veil

Question 7

The impact of the Crusades

Answer 7

Was greater on the Europeans because it brought Europe into contact with Muslim civilizations and their accomplishments