The Rise of Islam

Multiple Choice

Why was the Arabian Peninsula not unified before the rise of Islam?

• Because it was bordered by powerful empires and consisted of many tribes and kingdoms

• Because it was isolated from the rest of the world

• Because it was ruled by a single king

• Because it was mostly desert and uninhabited

Multiple Choice

Where was the religion of Islam founded?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Baghdad

Open Ended

Why do you think Muhammad’s role as a merchant was important to his influence?

Multiple Choice

Why was Muhammad seen as a threat by Mecca’s ruling class?

• He sold high quality products

• He was a Christian

• He challenged polytheistic beliefs and practices

• He lived in Egypt

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Shahadah

• Salah

• Zakat

• Hajj

Multiple Choice

Which architectural feature is commonly found in mosques?

• Minaret

• Steeple

• Altar

• Stained glass

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the spread of Islam after Muhammad's death?

• Warfare

• Attraction (built off other religions)

• Economic growth

• Isolationism

Multiple Select

What caused the Muslim community to split after Muhammad’s death? (Select all that apply)

• Muslims could not agree on who should lead them

• They argued whether Caliphs had to be descendants

• They went to war

• They lived in different cities

Open Ended

What is the key belief difference between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Rashidun Caliphate is correct?

• It was known as the 'Rightly Guided Caliphs.'

• It was established after the Mongol invasion.

• It was marked by complete peace and unity.

• It lasted from 661-750 CE.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were factors that led to the decline of the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Its size made it hard to control

• Competing powers

• Internal conflicts

• Peaceful relations with neighbors

Open Ended

How did the Abbasid Caliphate contribute to the Golden Age of Islam?

Multiple Choice

What trade route helped connect the Islamic world with Europe and Asia?

• Panama Canal

• Mediterranean Sea

• Tiber River

• The Silk Road

Open Ended

How did trade help the Islamic Caliphates influence cultures beyond their borders?