Islam Review 2

Which family of nobles gained control of the Islamic caliphate in 661 AD?

• The Abbasids

• The Umayyads

• The Solomonids

• The Zagwe

The leaders of Islam after Muhammad died are called _____________

• Dukes

• Mansas

• Popes

• Caliphs

Which empire(s) did the Arab Caliphate challenge after Muhammad's death?

• The Byzantine Empire (Roman)

• The Japanese Empire

• The Persian Empire (Sassanid)

• The British Empire

The Caliphs forbade Arab tribes from doing what after uniting the Arab peninsula?

• Raiding other Arab tribes

• Growing beans

• Riding horses

• Leaving the country

Which regions did the Caliphate NOT conquer?

• Russia

• Egypt

• Spain

• Arabia

Disadvantaged or poorer people in 7th century Arabia flocked to Islam because?

• They were forced to

• Islam promised religious equality

• The Persian Empire converted to Islam

• The Roman Empire converted to Islam

9. What city became the first Islamic city-state?

• Baghdad

• Baghdad

• Medina

• Cairo

What is a Souk?

• A holy site

• A marketplace or forum

• A theater

• A restaurant

The Battle of ___________ was the most significant battle Muhammad fought and led to the capture of Mecca.

• Badr

• Cannae

• Thermopylae

• Yarmouk

Arabia was a desirable trading location because it was close to which trade route?

• The Columbian Exchange

• The Silk Road

• The Trans-Saharan Route

• The Oregon Trail