Islam

Front

Who united Arabia under the religion of Islam?

Back

Muhammad

Front

What family first came to power over the Islamic Empire after the first four caliphs?

Back

Umayyads

Front

While the Umayyads were ruling, Islam's religion split into what two branches?

Back

Sunni and Shi'a

Front

What issue split Islam into two branches?

Back

who should rule after Muhammad

Front

What is the holy city of Islam? (Muhammad's hometown)

Back

Makkah (Mecca)

Front

Which family killed and overthrew the Umayyad dynasty?

Back

Abbasid

Front

Sunni Muslims believe that any good Muslim can be leader of Islam.

Back

True

Front

Shia Muslims believe that only a relative of Muhammad can be leader of Islam.

Back

True

Front

Non-Muslims in Muslim empires had to...

Back

pay a special tax

Front

A ____________________ is a building where Muslims worship.

Back

Mosque