Reading - The Islamic Empire

What was the city of Mecca an important stop for by the 600s A.D.?

• As a military outpost

• As a center for religious pilgrimage

• As a stop on a trade route

• As a capital city for the Islamic Empire

What does the word "Islam" mean in Arabic?

• Power and control

• Submission to the will of Allah

• The one true God

• The spread of knowledge

Who became the leader of the Muslims after Muhammad's death?

• The Umayyad Dynasty

• Abu Bakr

• The Byzantine Empire

• Muhammad's son

Which dynasty ruled the Islamic Empire under Arab control?

• Abbasid Dynasty

• Ottoman Dynasty

• Umayyad Dynasty

• Fatimid Dynasty

What significant event happened in Mecca around 570?

• The birth of Muhammad

• The founding of the Islamic Empire

• The construction of the first mosque

• The defeat of the Byzantine army

How did the Islamic Empire eventually split?

• Due to economic collapse

• After being invaded by the Mongols from China

• Because of a civil war

• Through a peaceful division of territories

What is the holy book of Islam called?

• The Bible

• The Torah

• The Quran

• The Vedas

By what year had the Muslims defeated the entire Persian Empire?

• 570 A.D.

• 630 A.D.

• 650 A.D.

• 750 A.D.

How many followers does Islam have today?

• Over 1 Billion

• Over 1 Million

• 2 Billion

• 300 Million

What Empire did the Muslims defeat to take control of Syria?

• Roman

• Byzantine

• Mongols

• Alexander the Great