Islam Expands

1.  After the death of Muhammad, what led to the split between the Sunni and Shia? 

• They could not agree on who should become leader.
• They could not agree if they were allowed to eat pork.
• They could not agree on how many times they should pray each day.
• They could not agree on how to make Greek fire.

The two major cities where Islam began are -

• Mecca & Medina
• Palestine & Jerusalem
• Israel & Syria

Where did the Islamic Empire expand?

• all around the world

• the entire continent of Africa

• across Asia and Africa and into Spain

• Africa and Asia only

A word that means successor; the highest political and religious leader in a Muslim government.

• Sunni

• Caliph

• Umayyad

• Shi'a

What does "jihad" mean?

• a struggle or fight against the enemies of Islam

• successor or deputy

• Islamic laws

• a holy place in Islam

Which is NOT true about the Abassid Empire?

• They controlled trade from China to Europe. (Silk Road)

• They killed members of the Umayyad family

• They moved the capital to Baghdad, Iraq

• They put idols in the mosque

Why were the first four caliphs "rightly guided"?

• they knew Muhammad and learned directly from him

• they spoke to Allah directly

• they killed non-believers

• they refused to pay taxes

Which ruling family moved the capital out of Mecca to Damascus?

• The Umayyads

• The Abbasids

• Al-Andalus

• Abu Bakr

What do the Sufi believe?

• You should live a life of poverty devoted to a spiritual path.

• The first 4 caliphs were "rightly guided".

• The caliphs should be related to Muhammad.

• As rulers, it was okay for the Umayyads to live a rich lifestyle.

Which group believed caliphs should be related to Muhammad?

• Shi'a

• Sunni

• Sufi

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