Diffusion of Islam, Islamic Culture, and the Arabic Language

Which of these events occurred in 610 CE?

• Mohammad receives his first revelation.

• Mohammad is born in Mecca.

• Islam spreads.

• Mohammad and his followers try to retake Mecca.

• Mohammad and his followers migrate to Medina.

Which of these events occurred in 570 CE?

• Mohammad receives his first revelation.

• Mohammad is born in Mecca.

• Islam spreads.

• Mohammad and his followers try to retake Mecca.

• Mohammad and his followers migrate to Medina.

Which of these events occurred in 622 CE?

• Mohammad receives his first revelation.

• Mohammad is born in Mecca.

• Islam spreads.

• Mohammad and his followers try to retake Mecca.

• Mohammad and his followers migrate to Medina.

Which of these events occurred 624 CE to 627 CE?

• Mohammad receives his first revelation.

• Mohammad is born in Mecca.

• Islam spreads.

• Mohammad and his followers try to retake Mecca.

• Mohammad and his followers migrate to Medina.

Which of these events occurred 630 CE to 750 CE?

• Mohammad receives his first revelation.

• Mohammad is born in Mecca.

• Islam spreads.

• Mohammad and his followers try to retake Mecca.

• Mohammad and his followers migrate to Medina.

What type of cultural contribution is the following idea? Al-Khwarizmi popularized the use of numerals such as 1, 2, and 3.

• Philosophy

• Mathematics

• Medicine

• Science

What type of cultural contribution is the following idea? Ibn al-Haytham discovered that light travels in a straight line.

• Philosophy

• Mathematics

• Medicine

• Science

What type of cultural contribution is the following idea? Al-Kindi wrote about the everlasting nature of the world.

• Philosophy

• Mathematics

• Medicine

• Science

What type of cultural contribution is the following idea? Ibn al-Nafis discovered that blood brings oxygen from the heart to the lungs.

• Philosophy

• Mathematics

• Medicine

• Science

What are some reasons why Islam spread so quickly after Mohammad died? (Choose 2.)

• Muslims waged war to expand their territory.

• Many conquered people converted to Islam to avoid taxes and restrictions placed on non-Muslims.

• Muslims built churches in every town they conquered.

• Muslim governments allowed conquered people to have free elections.