The Growth and Spread of Islam

Ali ibn Abi Talib was related to Muhammad as his ______.

• Brother

• Cousin

• Uncle

• Nephew

Which caliph's reign corresponds to 11-13 AH in the Islamic calendar?

• Abu-Bakr

• Umar

• Uthman

• Ali

Who was the caliph during 13-23 AH in the Islamic calendar?

• A) Abu-Bakr

• B) Umar

• C) Uthman

• D) Ali

Which caliph's reign saw the spread of Islam into North Africa?

• A) Abu-Bakr

• B) Umar

• C) Uthman

• D) Ali

The military campaigns during the spread of Islam reached which of the following cities?

• Rome

• Toledo

• Paris

• Athens

Which city was a part of the Islamic world under Muhammad?

• Mecca

• Cordova

• Samarkand

• Herat

Which of the following regions was part of the Islamic world by 750?

• Byzantium

• Nubia

• Maghreb

• Armenia

Which of the following cities was part of the Islamic world under Muhammad?

• Jerusalem

• Cordova

• Samarkand

• Herat

Which empires were considered weak foes, aiding the spread of Islam?

• Roman and Greek

• Persian and Byzantine

• Egyptian and Sumerian

• Indian and Chinese

What was one economic reason for the spread of Islam?

• Conquered peoples could maintain their own religion without any tax

• Conquered peoples had to pay a poll tax to avoid military duties

• Conquered peoples were forced to convert to Islam

• Conquered peoples received land for converting.