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Europe was more advanced than the Islamic Civilizations during the European Middle Ages
False; the Middle East was more advanced
The religion of Islam was founded in 610 ce by the Prophet Muhammad
True
Mecca (modern day Saudi Arabia) was the city where Islam was founded.
True
"Rightly Guided" Caliphs were the founders of the Ottoman Empire
False; "Rightly Guided" caliphs were the first four caliphs, they were taught by Muhammad
Abbasid Caliphate was the first Islamic dynasty
False; Umayyad Caliphate was the first Islamic Dynasty
The Islamic Golden Age took place during the Abbasid Caliphate
True
Early Islamic art seldom included figures of humans or animals to avoid creating idols that people would worship
True
The Senate is the name of the Muslim government that ruled the Islamic Empire during the Middle Ages
False; it was the Caliphate not the Senate
The Caliphate was led by a ruler called 'caliph.'
True
"Caliph" means absolute dictator
False; "Caliph" means successor
Caliph Abu Bakr was the last Caliphate of the Rashidun Caliphate
False; Caliph Abu Bakr was the first Rashidun Caliphate caliph
The Rashidun Caliphate were the first five rulers of the Ottoman Empire
False; First four Caliphs
Prophet Muhammad taught the first four caliphs
True
Umayyad Caliphate expanded the territory to include Russia, China, and northern Africa
False; It expanded to northern Africa, western India, and Spain.
Abbasid Caliphate overthrew the Umayyad Caliphate
True
Umayyad is considered to be the Islamic Golden Age because of its artistic and scientific advancements
False; The Abbasid Caliphate is considered to be the Islamic Golden Age
