Spread of Islam Review

Who became the leaders of Islam after Muhammad’s death?

• Nomads

• Roman Emperors

• Caliphs

Abu Bakr convinced tribes to remain Muslim after Muhammad’s death by…

• Reminding them that Muslims are to worship Allah, who lives forever and by force

• Peace talks

• Through artwork

Muslims’ had many military victories under Umar and the Umayyads because...

• Muslims felt weakened by the death of Muhammad

• They were tolerant of the people they conquered

• The Muslims required all the people in the lands to convert to Islam and didn’t allow religious freedom.

The majority of Muslims today are ____________ .

• Sunni

• Shia

• Polytheistic

Followers of Islam that feel the first three caliphs were rightful rulers because they were devout Muslims are known as…

• Sunni

• Shia

• Polytheistic

Followers of Islam who believe the leader of the Islamic community has to be a blood relative of Muhammad are called...

• Sunni

• Shia

• Polytheistic

Who is responsible for compiling the Quran and ordering that copies of it be made?

• Umar

• Ali

• Uthman

What contributed to the fall of both the Umayyads and Abbasids?

• Both were accused of living a luxurious lifestyle.

• Muslims rebelled because they were more taxed more than non-Muslims.

• The poor rebelled because they weren’t allowed to go to the hospitals.

What was ONE result of the Battle of Tours

• There were no results

• It allowed Muslims to expand further into Europe

• It stopped Muslims from expanding further into Europe

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Early Islamic Art?

• Geometric designs were common decorations on pottery.

• Beautiful, real-life images of Muhammad were carved on ivory boxes.

• Calligraphy was used to write verses from the Quran.