Quiz on Early Islamic History

Who became the first caliph after Muhammad died?

• Ali

• Umar

• Abu Bakr

• Uthman

What regions did Muslims take over within 30 years after Muhammad's death?

• South America

• Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe

• Australia

• East Asia

What was the main language made by Muslim leaders in the lands they took over?

• Persian

• Arabic

• Turkish

• Hindi

What was one of the big changes made by Muslim leaders in the lands they took over?

• Built new roads

• Made Arabic the main language

• Changed the currency

• Introduced new sports

What did the spread of Islam bring during the 'Golden Age of Islam'?

• New ideas in science and math

• New types of food

• New styles of clothing

• New forms of music

What was built by Muslim leaders in the lands they took over?

• Libraries

• Mosques

• Castles

• Bridges

Who did Sunni Muslims believe should be the new leader after Muhammad?

• Ali

• Abu Bakr

• Uthman

• Umar

Who did Shia Muslims think should be the leader after Muhammad?

• Abu Bakr

• Umar

• Ali

• Uthman

What did Muslim leaders build to teach about Islam?

• Libraries

• Schools

• Museums

• Theaters

What is the time called when Islam brought many good things like new ideas in science and math?

• The Renaissance

• The Golden Age of Islam

• The Industrial Age

• The Age of Exploration