Islam and Its Spread

What are the six different civilizations mentioned that surrounded the Arabian Peninsula?

• Roman, Greek, Egyptian, Persian, Indian, Chinese

• Byzantine, Sassanid, Egyptian, Indian, Chinese, Roman

• Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Sassanid, Indian, Chinese

• Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Sassanid, Indian

The geography of __________ and its surrounding waterways placed the area and its merchants at the center of trade between the lands of the Indian Ocean and the __________ area.

• Arabia, Mediterranean

• Egypt, Atlantic

• Persia, Pacific

• India, Arctic

Muslim tradition says that in 610 C.E., Muhammad had a vision in which a voice called him to preach ___. Islam means “__________”.

• peace, submission

• war, victory

• unity, strength

• love, compassion

• faith, devotion

Who were the first people to become Muslims, or followers of Islam?

• The Persians

• The Romans

• The Arabs

• The Egyptians

After the death of Muhammad, Muslims had created a large and powerful __________.

• Kingdom

• Empire

• Colony

• Tribe

By the mid 800s, the city had become a center of trade, __________, and culture.

• Science

• Art

• Religion

• Education

Increased trade led to the growth of __________ throughout the Islamic world.

• Cities

• Villages

• Farms

• Forests

Jewish and Muslim scholars translated some Greek writings into __________.

• Arabic

• Latin

• Hebrew

• Persian

What contributions did Muslim doctors make in the field of medicine?

• Developed surgical tools

• Created herbal remedies

• Built hospitals

• All of the above

Who is a follower of Islam called?

• Christian

• Jew

• Muslim

• Hindu