Year 8 History of Christianity & Islam

Where was the religion of Islam founded?

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Cairo

• Baghdad

Who founded the religion of Islam?

• Jesus

• Buddha

• Mohammed

• Confucius

What are the followers of Islam called?

• Christians

• Buddhists

• Hindus

• Muslims

By the time of Mohammed's death, how had all the Arabian tribes converted to Islam?

• Through trade

• Through being defeated in war or conversion

• Through migration

• Through marriage

Within just over one hundred years, which areas did Muslim Arabs conquer?

• Only Asia

• Only Africa

• Only Europe

• Vast areas of Asia, Africa, and even south-western Europe

Between which years did the Muslims conquer Syria, Jordan, Palestine, and Iraq?

• 500 CE to 600 CE

• 630 CE to early eighth century

• 700 CE to 800 CE

• 800 CE to 900 CE

From which empire did the Muslims take Egypt?

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Persian Empire

Which empire did the Muslims overthrow in Persia?

• Roman Empire

• Sassanian Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

Up to which region did Muslims come to rule in Central Asia?

• India

• Japan

• China

• Russia

What happened to most conquered peoples under Muslim rule?

• They were allowed to practice their own religion freely.

• They were pressured to become Muslims.

• They were exiled from their lands.

• They were enslaved.