The Spread of Islam

Who were the early leaders of Islam after Muhammad's death?

• Political leaders

• Religious leaders

• Military leaders

• Scholarly leaders

Who was the first caliph of Islam?

• Abu Bakr

• Umar

• Uthman

• Ali

Which empire did Caliph Umar expand the Muslim lands into?

• Persian Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What did Caliph Umar do to ensure religious tolerance in the conquered territories?

• Forced conversion to Islam

• Expelled non-Muslims

• Allowed non-Muslims to worship but with restrictions

• Ignored the religious practices of non-Muslims

Who created an official edition of the Qur'an?

• Abu Bakr

• Umar

• Uthman

• Ali

What caused the split in the Islamic community resulting in Sunni and Shia branches?

• The murder of Muhammad

• The murder of Abu Bakr

• The murder of Umar

• The murder of Ali

Which dynasty ruled for the next 750 years after the Umayyads?

• Abbasid Dynasty

• Ottoman Dynasty

• Mughal Dynasty

• Safavid Dynasty

Which city became a center for culture and learning under the Umayyads?

• Cordoba

• Tangier

• Toledo

• Granada

What language helped unify the vast Muslim empire?

• Persian

• Arabic

• Turkish

• Urdu

What allowed goods to be traded and bought more efficiently in the Muslim empire?

• Universal Arab coin

• Gold and silver coins

• Barter system

• Digital currency