The Rise of Caliphates and Islam

What were the first four caliphs known as?

• Umayyads
• Abbasids
• Rightly Guided
• Ottoman

Which city became the capital under the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Mecca
• Damascus
• Baghdad
• Cairo

What is the name of the Islamic law introduced by the caliphates?

• Hammurabi
• Roman Law
• Sharia
• Canon

What was a major achievement of the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Built the Pyramids
• Developed a common currency
• Translated ancient texts
• Established democracy

Why did the early Islamic state expand so quickly after Muhammad’s death?

• Natural disasters
• Military campaigns
• Diplomatic treaties
• Economic prosperity

How did the Umayyad Caliphate contribute to the spread of Islam?

• Isolationist policies
• Religious persecution
• Expansive trade routes
• Technological innovations

What were some of the cultural achievements of the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Building large armies
• Architectural feats like the Pyramids
• Advancements in science, mathematics, and medicine
• Expansion of territory

Why was Baghdad an important city during the Abbasid period?

• It was a major religious center
• It was isolated from trade routes
• It was a center of learning, culture, and trade
• It was the birthplace of Islam

What is the significance of the term "caliph" in Islamic history?

• A local tribal leader
• A spiritual leader for only one sect
• The political and spiritual successor to Muhammad
• A military commander

Which empire replaced the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Ottoman Empire
• Abbasid Caliphate
• Byzantine Empire
• Persian Empire