Rise and Spread of Islam

Trans-Saharan trade brought this religion to West Africa from the Arabian peninsula

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

The trading network in Ghana also spread ____________ south of the Sahara.

• Salt

• Christianity

• Islam

• Iron

Mansa Musa by today's standards, is one of the richest men in the world. His greatest impact was that he...

• He spread Islam and the Islamic culture throughout West Africa

• He controlled the salt trade

• He made a pilgrimage to Mecca

• He was a model of behavior as a Muslim King who is charitable.

What religious structure is located in Mecca

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Ka'aba

• Tent City of Mina

• The Coliseum

Give charity, make a pilgrimage to Mecca, fasting during the Holy month, pray five times a day, profession of faith

These are important to which religion?

• Islam

• Shintoism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

Over the centuries following Muhammad's death, Islam spread to many parts of the world. Which of the following regions was mentioned as being conquered by Arab armies?

• Persia

• Rome

• Egypt

• China

How did Islam spread throughout the ancient world? (you can choose more than one)

• Through trade routes like the Silk Road

• Through military conquest

• Through cultural diffusion

• Through the apostles

Which of the following are reasons that influenced the spared of Islam culture and religion?

• Prayer

• Conquest

• Trade

• Medicine

Which is NOT a reason why Islam spread quickly throughout the medieval world?

• conquest

• tolerance for other religions

• trade

• missionaries and religious pilgrims

• It was the official religion of the Byzantine Empire

What is the migration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD known as?

• Hijrah

• Hajj

• Jihad

• Shahada