The Expansion of Muslim Rule

What challenge did Muslims face after the death of Prophet Muhammad?

• an invasion from the Byzantine Empire

• a power struggle to determine his successor

• economic collapse due to trade

• none of the above

Which family eventually won the power struggle and built a great empire?

• the Abbasids

• The Seljuks

• The Fatimids

• The Umayyads

What does the Term Caliph mean in Arabic?

• Successor

• Prophet

• king

• Commander

Which of the following was not mentioned as one of the first four Caliphs?

• Abu Bakr

• Umar

• Uthman

• Harun al Rashid

What was the Caliphate?

• the title given to Muhammad's family

• the name of the lands ruled by muslims

• a mosque built in Damascus

• all of the above

What title did the leaders of Islam hold after the death of Prophet Muhammad?

• Imam

• Caliph

• Sheikh

• Sultan

What was the capital of the Umayyad empire?

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Mecca

• Damascus

How were the first four Caliphs selected?

• By birthright

• By conquest

• From and by the top ranks of Muslim believers

• Appointed by Muhammad

What did the first four caliphs use to guide their rule?

• Roman law and Greek philosophy

• Teachings of other religious leaders

• The Qu'ran and Muhammad's actions

• local tribal customs

Which empires did the Muslim armies take territory from during Umar's rule?

• Roman and Greek

• Persian and Byzantine

• Ottoman and Mongol

• Assyrian and Babylonian