The Connected Islamic World - WH 4.1

What is the ummah?

• A Muslim ruler

• A religious cleric

• The community of Muslims

• A trade network

Which caliphate emerged after the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Rashidun Caliphate

• Abbasid Caliphate

• Fatimid Caliphate

• Ottoman Caliphate

What role did the ulama play in the Islamic world?

• Political rulers

• Religious scholars

• Trade merchants

• Military commanders

What is the purpose of Sufi practices?

• To gain political power

• To achieve personal connection with God

• To expand trade networks

• To establish new caliphates

How did Islam spread to different regions?

• Through conquests

• Through trade and migration

• Through missionary work

• Through political alliances

What was the role of dhimmis in the Islamic world?

• Muslim rulers

• Religious clerics

• Non-Muslim populations

• Trade merchants

What facilitated the spread of Islam and exchange of ideas?

• Imperial conquest

• Trade routes

• Military alliances

• Religious conflicts

What were the benefits of trade for participating states?

• Direct income and taxes

• Military power and control

• Religious influence and conversion

• Political alliances and expansion

What were caravansaries used for?

• Religious ceremonies

• Military training

• Trade negotiations

• Rest and security for traders

What language was commonly used for commerce and scholarship in the Islamic world?

• Arabic

• Persian

• Kurdish

• Pashto