Islam After Muhammad

What year did the Muslim state in Arabia face a crisis due to the death of Muhammad without a named successor?

• A) 630

• B) 632

• C) 634

• D) 636

Who was appointed as the caliph after Muhammad's death?

• A) Ali

• B) Uthman

• C) Abu Bakr

• D) Omar

What was the main issue among Muhammad's followers after his death?

• A) Choosing a new trade route

• B) Deciding on a new religious text

• C) Choosing a new leader

• D) Building a new mosque

What role did Abu Bakr serve in the early Muslim community?

• He was a military general.

• He served as the supreme religious, political, and military leader.

• He was a merchant.

• He was an advisor to Muhammad.

How long did Abu Bakr rule as a caliph?

• Five years

• Ten years

• Two years

• One year

What was Abu Bakr's significance to the survival of Islam?

• He founded the religion.

• He expanded the empire significantly.

• His leadership was critical to the survival of Islam.

• He wrote the foundational texts.

What was one of the key achievements of the early caliphs in the spread of Islam?

• They limited the expansion to Arabia only.

• They established a large Muslim empire that stretched thousands of miles.

• They focused solely on economic development.

• They discouraged the spread of Islam outside of urban centers.

What did the strong leadership of the early caliphs prevent?

• Economic growth

• Rebellions that could have destroyed the young state

• Expansion into Europe

• Cultural exchanges with other regions

Which two empires were considered great superpowers in the region mentioned in the text?

• Roman and Ottoman Empires

• Byzantine and Persian Empires

• Mongol and Maurya Empires

• British and French Empires

What areas did the Byzantine Empire rule according to the text?

• Italy and Greece

• Syria and Egypt

• Spain and Portugal

• India and China