Islamic Empires Quiz

Who were the successors to Muhammad known as?

• Sultans

• Caliphs

• Emperors

• Kings

Why was there tension over who should rule the empire after the death of Muhammad?

• Muhammad had named multiple successors

• Muhammad had left no clear successor

• There were power struggles among Muhammad's followers

• The empire was too large to be ruled by one person

How did Muhammad's successors help expand the Arab Empire after his death?

• By forming alliances with neighboring kingdoms

• Through peaceful negotiations

• By waging jihad and conquering neighboring territories

• By promoting trade and cultural exchange

Who was chosen as the first caliph after Muhammad's death?

• Hussein

• Ali

• Abu Bakr

• Mu'awiyah

What is the meaning of jihad in the context of early Muslim leaders?

• A Muslim's duty to avoid sin and act righteously

• A Muslim's duty to defend the Islamic community

• A Muslim's duty to spread Islam through peaceful means

• A Muslim's duty to work for the triumph of Islam

Which empire did the Arab army defeat at the Battle of Yarmuk in 636?

• Persian Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What led to the split of Islam into Shia and Sunni groups?

• The assassination of Ali

• The assassination of Abu Bakr

• The assassination of Hussein

• The assassination of Mu'awiyah

Which dynasty succeeded the Umayyads?

• Abbasid

• Fatimid

• Seljuk

• Mamluk

Where did the Abbasids establish their new capital city?

• Baghdad

• Damascus

• Madinah

• Cairo

Which group of people gradually dominated the army and bureaucracy of the Abbasid Empire?

• Berbers

• Turks

• Persians

• Arabs