The Spread of Islam

Which statement explains the changes after Muhammad’s death shown in the map?

• A. A civil war led to a split in Islam.

• B. A period of peace increased trade.

• C. The first four caliphs spread Islam through conquest.

• D. The first four caliphs allowed people to practice other religions besides Islam.

Why are Muslims required to make a pilgrimage during their lifetime?

• to show their devotion to Allah

• to commemorate Muhammad’s conquests

• to show their respect for Islamic communities

• to commemorate Muhammad’s last trip to Mecca

Muhammad Al-Khwarizmi was an Islamic scholar responsible for advances in mathematics.

• They developed algebra.

• They developed music.

• They invented the abacus.

• They invented written numbers.

Why was the method of transportation shown in the image challenging for traders?

• It required them to travel across the desert.

• It opened them up to attacks and warfare.

• It cost large amounts of time and money.

• It resulted in the spread of disease.

Which feature of Islamic art is shown in the picture?

• tall ceilings

• use of one color

• images of animals

• geometric patterns

Why did Alexius I ask Pope Urban II for help?

• Peace in Palestine and Jerusalem depended on the presence of knights.

• Trade controlled by the Muslim Turks raised prices for the Byzantines.

• Conquests by the Muslim Turks made travel to the Holy Land difficult.

• War in the Holy Land threatened to spread into the Byzantine Empire.

What were some effects of the Crusades?

• A. Christians became more devoted to their religion.

• C. Trust between Christians and Muslims improved.

• B. Trade between Europe and the Muslim world grew.

• E. Jewish people were killed for their beliefs.

• D. Buddhists regained control of the Holy Land.

Using your knowledge of medieval Europe and Islamic empires, use the click down menu for each blank to complete the sentence. The [1] was a period of time from 500 CE to 800 CE where [2] known by the Greeks and Romans were no longer used or forgotten. The [3] was the opposite. During this time Islamic scholars were combining [4] and sharing ideas, innovations, beliefs, and art.

• 1. Dark Ages 2. skills 3. Golden Age 4. knowledge

• 1. Renaissance 2. inventions 3. Middle Ages 4. weapons

• 1. Enlightenment 2. languages 3. Industrial Age 4. technology

• 1. Age of Exploration 2. religions 3. Modern Era 4. architecture

According to Source 1, which of the following claims best explains the term, Muslim?

• People who practice Hinduism are called Muslims.

• People who pray and worship in Cathedrals are called Christians.

• People who practice Islam are called Muslims.

• People who pray and worship in Mosques are called Episcopalians.

Fill in the blank: In 570 CE, Muhammad is born in ______. He comes from a noble family and is well-known for his honesty and upright character.

• Mecca

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Baghdad