Spread of Islam

What impact did the caliphs have on the spread of Islam?

The caliphs’ rule kept Islam limited to the Arabian Peninsula.
The clans’ conflict over the caliphs’ control restricted the growth of Islam.
Caliphs came and went too quickly to have any significant impact on Islam.
Caliphs were able to spread Islam as far as Europe and India.

Caliphs were able to spread Islam as far as Europe and India

Who finally conquered the Abbasid Dynasty in 1258?

the Umayyad
the Turks
the Mongols
the Ottomans

Mongols

How was a successor to Muhammad chosen?

Muhammad named his successor before dying.
An angel was said to have revealed Muhammad’s successor.
Muhammad’s successor was elected by the clans.
The successor to Muhammad was named in the Qur’an.

Muhammad’s successor was elected by the clans

How did Muslims demonstrate religious tolerance to Jews and Christians?

Jews and Christians were allowed to spread their own beliefs.
Jews and Christians were not required to pay any special taxes.
Jews and Christians were allowed to serve in the government.
Jews and Christians were given the job of converting pagans.

Jews and Christians were allowed to serve in the government

The Abbasid Dynasty was known for

building their capital at Jerusalem.
focusing on expansion in the West.
accepting converts to Islam as equals.
being quickly conquered by the Mongols.

accepting converts to Islam as equals

During the Golden Age, Al-Khwarizmi was known for inventing

calligraphy.
algebra.
mosaics.
arabesques.

algebra

For how long did Islam’s Golden Age last?

one century
three centuries
five centuries
seven centuries

five centuries

A Umayyad woman would most likely

be able to open her own business.
put on a veil before going outside.
never be allowed to own property.
stay at home until given permission to leave.

be able to open her own buissness

Why did most people within the Byzantine and Persian empires accept Islam so easily?

They would be allowed to serve in the government positions.
They were concerned about repression by the new Muslim leadership.
Special consideration was given only to those accepting the new religion.
Trade opportunites would increase and improve their earnings.

trade opportunities would increase and improve their earnings

What is considered the highest form of artistic expression in the Islamic culture?

mosques
calligraphy
arabesque
mosaics

mosques

Shi’a is a division of Islam who

recognize idols for religious worship
believe in more than one god.
believe only close relatives and friends of Muhammad should succeed him.
recognize the first four caliphs as Muhammad’s rightful successors.

believe only close relatives and friends of Muhammad should succeed him

What was the initial issue that created a division for the Muslims?

which city should serve as their capital
who should have leadership
how to maintain religious tolerance
whether the Umayyads should be supported

who should have leadership

What type of bureaucracy did the caliphate create?

a bureaucracy where only Muslims held all positions of power
a bureaucracy where only non-Muslims were recruited for the army
a bureaucracy where non-Muslims held all positions of power
a bureaucracy where Muslims equally shared the spoils of war

only Muslims held all positions of power

Which of these statements best reflects the philosophy of the Sunni?

Imams are the only ones trained to interpret the Qur’an because they are earthly manifestations of God.
The successor to Muhammad should only come from his inner circle of friends or family members.
Anyone from the Muslim community can interpret the Qur’an and laws and lead the daily prayers.
The name Sunni means "followers of Ali," who was the man the Sunni believe to be Muhammad’s rightful successor.

anyone from the Muslim community can interpret the Qur’an and laws and lead the daily prayers.