Islam 2

Muhammad had not named a successor or instructed his followers how to choose one. In 632, Abu-Bakr became the

first ________, a title that means “successor” or “deputy.”

one.

• Sufi

• Calif

• Fatimid

• Shi’a

The word _______ means “striving” and can refer to the inner struggle against evil. However, the word is also used in the Qur’an to mean an armed struggle against unbelievers.

• jihad

• caliphat

• Abbasids

The Muslim armies were well disciplined and expertly commanded.

• True

• False

The persecuted people often welcomed the Islam invaders and their cause and chose to accept Islam. They were attracted by the appeal of the message of Islam, which offered equality and hope in this world.

• True

• False

Muslims allowed conquered peoples to follow their own religion. People of the book,” received special consideration. Who are examples of people of the book?

• Harry Potter readers

• Christians

• Jews

• Buddhists

After internal struggle, a family known as the Umayyads (oo•MYE•yadz) then came to power. In the interest of

peace, the majority of Muslims accepted the Umayyads’ rule. However, a minority continued to resist. This group developed an alternate view of the office of caliph. Three groups emerge from this resistance, who are they?

• Shi’a, Sunni, Sufi

• Shi’a, Sooni, Shufi

• Sunni, Abbasids, Qur’aners

Where was the Umayyad caliphate set up?

• Greece

• Spain

• France

• Arabia

The Fatimid (FAT•uh•MIHD) caliphate was formed by Shi’a

Muslims who claimed descent from Muhammad’s_____ Fatima.

• wife

• daughter

• sister-in-law

• mother