3.2 Spread of Islam

What is the significance of the term "People of the Book" in Islam?

• Christians and Jews are called "People of the Book" because they all believe in one God and follow sacred texts.
• It refers to people who do not have sacred texts.
• It refers to followers of Hinduism and Buddhism.
• It refers to those who worship multiple gods.

What contributions did Muslim thinkers in Spain make to the world?

• Muslim thinkers in Spain made important contributions to science, math, and art.
• Building new forms of currency
• Creation of new technologies for farming
• Advancements in military technology

Which of the following represents the meaning of the Seljuk term "sultan"?

• holder of power

• holder of religion

• prophet

• statue

How did Sufi Muslims help spread Islam?

• Through preaching, teaching, and acting as missionaries.

• By conquering new lands
• Through trade only
• By military conquest

What role did Muslim merchants play in the spread of Islam?

• Muslim merchants built trading posts and taught Islam to local people.
• They created new religious texts and rituals.
• They stayed within the empire and avoided other cultures.
• They converted others by force

By how much time after Muhammad's death had Muslims created a large and powerful empire?

• About 100 years.
• 50 years
• 200 years
• 500 years

What was the city of Baghdad known for during the Abbasid Dynasty?

• a wealthy city and a center for trade and knowledge.

• Being a military base
• A hub for arts and culture
• A military outpost

What title did Muslim leaders give to the successor of Muhammad?

• Caliph
• Pope

• Imam
• Caliphate

Which of the following was NOT one of the 3 Islamic Empires?

• Safavid

• Middle Eastern

• Ottoman

• Mughal

Who was the founder of Islam?

• Muhammad
• Confucius
• Jesus
• Buddha