Islamic Expansion

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the treatment of non-Muslims living in lands conquered by Islamic armies during the period of Muslim expansion?

• They were given the choice of becoming slaves or joining the military.

• They were forced to convert to Islam but excluded from positions of power.

• They were given the choice of converting or paying a tax to retain their faith.

• They were allowed to practice their own religion privately but forced to attend mosque.

Multiple Choice

___ Muslims make up most of the Islamic world today.

• Shi'a

• Sunni

• It is fairly equal, 50/50.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Shi'a and Sunni?

• Conflict between the Shi’a and Sunni only lasted for about 10 years after the death of Muhammad.

• Today, those who believe that Ali should have been the successor are called Shi’a Muslims.

• Sunnis accepted the rule of other leaders.

• Sunni Muslims make up most of the Islamic world today.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the relationship between Muslims, Christians, and Jews?

• Jews, Christians, and Muslims were “People of the Book,” which made them similar.

• Muhammad gave Jews and Christians freedom of religion if they paid a special tax.

• Christian and Jewish leaders did not recognize Muhammad as a true prophet.

• Historical evidence shows that Muslims did not treat their Christian and Jews well.

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the most significant reason for the outbreak of the Crusades?

• Internal political divisions weakened Islamic control over Southwest Asia.

• Islamic empires attempted to expand their territory into southern Europe.

• The Holy Land contained sites that were important to Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

• Islamic rulers ended their centuries-long policy of tolerating Judaism and Christianity.

Multiple Choice

What trend describes a long-lasting effect of the Crusades?

• European dominance of trade through the Middle East

• tensions between Jews, Muslims, and Christians

• a permanent split within the Christian world

• the decline of the last major Islamic empire

Open Ended

Create a six-word story that EXPLAINS how Islamic expansion influenced society since the time of Muhammad's death.