Islam expands

How was Abu-Bakr chosen to succeed Muhammad?

• He was appointed by a king

• He was elected by tribal tradition

• He was Muhammad's first cousin (son-in-law)

• He was Muhammad's direct descendant

How did Islam spread so quickly throughout parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe? Select three answers.

• The Byzantine and Sassanid Empires were military week from years of fighting.

• Arabs remained united shortly after death of Muhammad

• Christians and Jews joined Muslim armies, strengthening their forces

• Muslim fighters were a strong military force with effective commanders

• Muslim conquered areas where the people previously had been oppressed because ( either because of their religious or political beliefs)

Which statement describes Sufis?

• They seek a mystical path in understanding Allah

• They are the largest group within the Muslim population

• They claim their leadership through the descendants of Ali

• They follow the moral teachings in the Sunna to conduct their lives

What challenges Muhammad's followers faced after his death? Select three answers.

• No clear way to choose a new leader

• Some tribes abandoned Islam.

• Tribes wanted to pay taxes more willingly

• Few individuals declared themselves as prophets.

• Mecca lost its significance

Which event led to the division of Islam into two main groups?

• the death of Ali

• the rise of the Abbasids

• the fall of the Umayyads

• the formation of the Sufi

Which statement describes the Abbasid Empire between the eighth and thirteenth centuries?

• Trade in the Abasid Empire was made difficult by different currencies

• The Abbasid Empire united Muslims throughout Europe, Africa and Asia

• The Abbasids founded cities in southern Spain that became centers of culture

• Abbasid rulers became wealthy by controlling trade between East Asia and Europe

The ruling family

• Jizya

• Dynasty

• Caliph

• Sakk

In which Battle muslims won?

• Battle of Tours

• Battle of Uhud

• Battle of Badr

What does caliph mean?

The word conquest means

• to take over the land and people

• to cheat people

• to create a quest