World History Topic 8.2

Which of the following statements BEST describes the spread of Islam under the first four caliphs?

• Arabs conquered the peoples east of Persia and converted them to Islam.

• Arabs united under Islam and defeated nearby empires.

• Byzantine emperors embraced Islam in the region.

• Persians were united and spread Islam as they conquered.

The difference between Shiite Muslims and Sunni Muslims is

• Sunnis believe Imams are descended from Ali and Fatima; Shiites do not.

• Sunnis are devout and mystical; Shiites are never devout and mystical.

• Shiites believe only descendants from Ali and Fatima can be religious leaders; Sunnis do not.

• Shiites are devout and mystical; Sunnis are never devout and mystical.

Which of the following is true of the Umayyads?

• The Umayyad caliphate declined when it was invaded by the Mongols.

• The Umayyads did not tax non-Muslims.

• The Umayyad capital of Baghdad was a center of art and learning.

• The Umayyads expanded into Spain.

Which of the following statements BEST describes how the Abbasid caliphate expanded?

• The caliphs conquered Persia and incorporated Persian traditions.

• The caliphs conquered India and incorporated Indian traditions.

• The caliphs moved their capital to Damascus and expanded into North Africa.

• The caliphs brought their Arabic language and traditions to Spain.

Why did the Abbasid caliphate decline?

• The Turks took over Baghdad; then the Mongols invaded.

• The Seljuk Turks invaded Spain from North Africa.

• Timur the Lame swept into Spain and defeated the Abbasids.

• The Mongols put a figurehead on the throne; then the Turks invaded.