Rise of the Islamic Empire

Front

What factors help empires grow and sustain themselves?

Back

Strong military and economic systems

Front

In which century did Islam begin in the Arabian Peninsula?

Back

7th century

Front

What is the holy book of Islam?

Back

Quran

Front

Who led the spread of Islam beyond Arabia after Muhammad's death?

Back

Caliphs

Front

Which regions did the Islamic Empire expand to within a century? South America, Australia, Antarctica; Middle East, North Africa, Spain, Central Asia; Eastern Europe, India, China; Scandinavia, Greenland, Iceland

Back

Middle East, North Africa, Spain, Central Asia

Front

Which region is highlighted in the map?

Back

Arabian Peninsula

Front

Which of the following was a key reason for the rapid expansion of the Islamic Empire?
Options:
Isolationist Policies,
Unified Belief System,
Lack of Trade Routes,
Weak Leadership

Back

Unified Belief System

Front

What role did military strategy play in the expansion of the Islamic Empire?

Back

It was a key factor

Front

How did the use of trade routes contribute to the Islamic Empire's growth?

Back

It facilitated economic growth

Front

Which factor involved gaining support from newly converted people? Options: Unified Belief System, Strong Leadership, Support from Converted People, Military Strategy

Back

Support from Converted People