World History A Topic 6 The Spread of Islam

How did the Caliphates come into existence as powerful Islamic states?

• Muhammad conquered all of north Africa and southwest Asia.

• They formed a coalition to fight off Crusaders who were intent on plundering.

• The Byzantine Empire formed them after Constantinople fell.

• Muslim armies conquered internal rebellion, then most of Arabia.

Which characterizes the Islamic Golden Age?

• warfare, famine, migration, and less learning

• political influence on western European countries

• political power, trade, and calligraphy

• cooperation with western European countries

What was the social structure of people in Arabia before Islam?

• A strong central government in Baghdad established a state system.

• The society supported specialized jobs such as scribe, scholar, and artisan.

• Most people settled in permanent settlements with a complex social hierarchy.

• Nomadic tribes known as the Bedouin maintained a clan system.

Which identifies the historical significance of Mecca?

• It became the first power center for the prophet Muhammad and Muslims.

• It was the most important city on the Arabian Peninsula for trade and holy sites.

• It was an Arab Muslim city that restricted the entrance of Christians.

• It was a regional oasis for trade and agriculture near the Red Sea.

What contributed most significantly to the spread of Islam?

• annexation and trade

• annexation and conquest

• trade and persuasive letters

• trade and conquest

Which BEST assesses how Islam changed the role and rights of Arabian women? Select one:

• Islam allowed women to have more freedom outside of the home for employment.

• Islam gave legal rights to Arabian women they previously did not have.

• Islam introduced religious law that required women to wear veils in public.

• Islam provided women more control over their marriages.

Which identifies the historical significance of Medina? Select one:

• It was an Arab Muslim trade center that became the holiest city in Islam.

• It became the most important city on the Arabian Peninsula for trade and culture.

• It became the first power center for the prophet Muhammad and Muslims.

• It was a regional oasis for trade and agriculture near the Mediterranean Sea.

In 4-6 sentences, summarize how Islam emerged on the Arabian Peninsula. How and why did it spread?