Islam Beyond the Caliphates

What was the impact of the Delhi Sultanate on the Indian subcontinent?

• It weakened Hindu kingdoms

• It introduced Islam and influenced Sikhism

• It allied with the Mongols

• It isolated the region from trade

What was the main challenge faced by the Delhi Sultanate?

• Lack of resources

• Resistance from large Hindu populations

• Support from the Mongols

• Economic prosperity

What was the fate of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?

• Destroyed in 1258 during the siege of Baghdad

• Converted into a mosque

• Expanded into a university

• Preserved as a museum

What did Mansa Musa do during his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Spread his gold and riches

• Conquer new territories

• Establish trade routes

• Build mosques

What was one of the reasons for the first Christian Crusade?

• Seljuk conquest of Anatolia

• Fall of Constantinople

• Rise of the Ottoman Empire

• Mongol invasion

Who eventually conquered the rest of Anatolia?

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Seljuk Empire

• Mongol Empire

What was the result of the Delhi Sultanate's militaristic policies?

• Cultural decline

• Economic instability

• Economic growth

• Religious conflict

What was a consequence of the Delhi Sultanate's diverse population?

• Decreased trade

• Increased cultural exchange

• Political instability

• Economic decline

What continued to spread independent of Muslim conquest in the Indian Ocean?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

What was a common feature of areas where locals converted to Islam?

• They were held by a uniform religion

• They had diverse religious practices

• They were isolated from trade routes

• They were primarily agricultural