Islamic Empire - Daily Life
Test Quiz
1. What was usually at the center of a home in the Middle East?
a. Herb garden
b. Kitchen for cooking meals
c. Courtyard and Fountain
d. Dining Room
e. Enclosure for the animals
2. What were wind towers in homes used for?
a. To block the wind from the home
b. To force the wind through the house like air conditioning
c. To help predict the weather
d. To defend from enemies
e. To keep the house warm in the winter
3. What was a common meal in the Middle East during the Middle Ages?
a. Dates, honey, and milk
b. Wine, bread, and cheese
c. Beer, bread, and olives
d. Water, chicken, and potatoes
e. Wine, fish, and rice
4. What was the most common drink at the time?
a. Wine
b. Beer
c. Tea
d. Water
e. Fruit juice
5. What type of foods are called 'haram'?
a. Foods allowed by Islamic law
b. Foods that were considered healthy
c. Foods that were for the wealthy
d. Foods forbidden by Islamic law
e. Foods that were cooked outside
6. True or False: Young boys attended school where they learned about the Quran, math, Greek, and astrology.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
7. What type of clothing did the women wear?
a. Long shirts
b. Loose pants
c. Head scarves
d. Veils
e. All of the above
8. Who were the nomads of the Middle East?
a. People that worked as farmers
b. People that constantly moved about the desert
c. People that lived in towns
d. The religious leaders
e. The soldiers of the Islamic Empire
9. What type of foods are called 'halal'?
a. Foods allowed by Islamic law
b. Foods that were considered healthy
c. Foods that were for the wealthy
d. Foods forbidden by Islamic law
e. Foods that were cooked outside
10. True or False: Dressing modestly and covering up was part of the Islamic religion.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
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