RAVE: Islam in Indonesia

Which country has the greatest Muslim population

• Iran

• Egypt

• Indonesia

• Kazakhstan

Which part of the world has majority Muslim countries

• Europe

• Middle East

• Asia

Who brought Islam to South East Asia?

• Califats

• Arab traders

• Indian merchants

• Mohammed

What were the Arab traders bring to Indonesia

• Gold and Silver

• Wool and textiles

• Spices and exotic fruits

• Copper and Bronze

Which island on Indonesia did Islam establish in first?

• Lombok

• Flores

• Java

• Sumatra

In 1292 which famous explorer visited Indonesia an noted Islam had already established there?

• Christopher Columbus

• James Cook

• Marco Polo

• Francis Drake

Prior to the arrival of Islam, what was the dominant religion in islands of Indonesia?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Judaisim

What was a key way Islam cemented itself as a dominant religion in the region?

• War and conquest

• Marriage into elite families

• Missonary work with peaseants