Byzantine & Arab Empires Test

Front

After the era of the Five Rightly Guided Caliphs, which family established the first Arab dynasty and greatly expanded the empire?

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Umayyad

Front

Which of the following regions was NOT conquered by the Arab empire after the death of Muhammad? Spain, Indus River, North Africa, Central Europe

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Central Europe

Front

The rise of Islam occurred in which part of the world?

Back

Arabian Peninsula

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about Muhammad?
The revelations he received from Allah were recorded in the Quran.
Muslims believe that he was the son of Allah and the Messiah.
Muslims believe that he was Allah’s final prophet to humankind.
He was both a political and a religious leader.

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Muslims believe that he was the son of Allah and the Messiah.

Front

One of the Five Pillars of Islam is the Hajj, which means

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a pilgrimage to Mecca.

Front

During which time period did the Arab Empire fracture into local “sultanates” or states? Options: The time of Muhammad, The Four Rightly Guided Caliphs, Abbasid Dynasty, Umayyad Dynasty

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Abbasid Dynasty

Front

Which of the following was NOT a motive for the expansion of the Arab Empire?
To avenge Muhammad’s death,
To spread Islam,
To unite the Muslim community,
To gain new trade routes

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To avenge Muhammad’s death

Front

Which is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam? Praying five times a day, Giving alms or charity, Being baptized, Fasting during Ramadan

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Being baptized

Front

Why is Mecca an important city in the Muslim faith?

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It was the birthplace of Muhammad.

Front

What caused the initial split between Shia and Sunni Muslims?

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A dispute over who should become leader after the death of Muhammad.