Quiz for Sources for World Societies, Chapter 9

1. Question

   According to the Qur’an, which of the following is true (see Document 9-1)?

   A.

   Judaism and Christianity are forms of idolatry.

   B.

   Judaism and Christianity are just as spiritually valid as Islam.

   C.

   The majority of Jews and Christians will eventually enter Paradise.

   D.

   Very few Jews and Christians have true faith.

   Correct: The answer is d. The Qur’an recognizes the legitimacy of the Jewish and Christian religious traditions but raises doubts about the beliefs and practices of most Jews and Christians.

   Incorrect: The answer is d. The Qur’an recognizes the legitimacy of the Jewish and Christian religious traditions but raises doubts about the beliefs and practices of most Jews and Christians.

   According to the Qur’an, which of the following is true (see Document 9-1)?

2. Question

   The Constitution of Medina (see Document 9-2) provides evidence of which of the following?

   A.

   That deep enmity existed between Muslims and Jews from the very beginning

   B.

   The potential for cooperation between Muslim and Jewish communities

   C.

   That Muhammad considered Jews to be idolaters

   D.

   The early emergence of factions within the Muslim community

   Correct: The answer is b. The Constitution of Medina sets out the terms for cooperation and mutual support between Muslims and Jews.

   Incorrect: The answer is b. The Constitution of Medina sets out the terms for cooperation and mutual support between Muslims and Jews.

   The Constitution of Medina (see Document 9-2) provides evidence of which of the following?

3. Question

   How did Benjamin ben Jonah of Tudela see Caliph Emir al-Muminin al-Abbasi (see Document 9-3)?

   A.

   As a friend of the Jews

   B.

   As a mortal enemy

   C.

   As a well-meaning, but incompetent, king

   D.

   As comparable to a great duke or earl in Europe

   Correct: The answer is a. According to Benjamin, the caliph was kind to the Jewish people, employed many Jews in his court, and was well versed in Jewish law.

   Incorrect: The answer is a. According to Benjamin, the caliph was kind to the Jewish people, employed many Jews in his court, and was well versed in Jewish law.

   How did Benjamin ben Jonah of Tudela see Caliph Emir al-Muminin al-Abbasi (see Document 9-3)?

4. Question

   In which of the following ways did the great mosques of the Muslim world differ from Christian cathedrals (see Document 9-4)?

   A.

   The mosques were meant to serve the religious needs of the elite, not ordinary Muslims.

   B.

   The great mosques were located in the countryside, not in cities.

   C.

   The mosques served primarily as government buildings.

   D.

   The mosques contained no depictions of human beings.

   Correct: The answer is d. According to Islamic law, the inclusion of images of human beings in places of worship is a form of idolatry.

   Incorrect: The answer is d. According to Islamic law, the inclusion of images of human beings in places of worship is a form of idolatry.

   In which of the following ways did the great mosques of the Muslim world differ from Christian cathedrals (see Document 9-4)?

5. Question

   According to Ibn Khaldūn, to which of these does the term Shi’ah refer (see Document 9-5)?

   A.

   The followers and descendants of Ali

   B.

   The friends and family of Muhammad

   C.

   Those who follow the true path

   D.

   The enemies of Ismail

   Correct: The answer is a. Shi’ites believe that Ali was a legitimate heir to Muhammad and that Mu’awiya usurped the caliphate.

   Incorrect: The answer is a. Shi’ites believe that Ali was a legitimate heir to Muhammad and that Mu’awiya usurped the caliphate.

   According to Ibn Khaldūn, to which of these does the term Shi’ah refer (see Document 9-5)?