Spread of Islam part 3 | World History | Khan Academy

When did the Muslim community first gain control of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Before Muhammad was born

• Around the time Muhammad died

• During the Umayyad Caliphate

• During the Abbasid Caliphate

Which of these empires lost territory to the early Muslim caliphates?

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Chinese Empire

• Mongol Empire

What was one way Islam spread to new regions?

• Through forced conversions by all conquerors

• By peaceful contacts among merchants and missionaries

• Only by the adoption of local ruling families

• By only appealing to tribal communities

What did many people hope for when converting to Islam after being conquered?

• To become rulers themselves

• To gain wealth and power immediately

• That the new rulers would be better than the old ones

• To travel to new lands

Which of these groups were often included under the "Dhimmi status" in Muslim empires?

• Only Muslims.

• Jews, Christians, and sometimes Hindus and Buddhists.

• Only people who converted to Islam.

• People who fought against the empire.

What was the main idea of "Dhimmi status" in early Muslim empires?

• People who had to convert to Islam.

• People who were protected and had some rights, but not all political rights.

• People who were forced to leave their homes.

• People who were considered enemies of the empire.

Which idea is shown in the Quran verses "There shall be no compulsion in [acceptance of] the religion" and "Unto you your religion, and unto me my religion"?

• Everyone must follow the same religion.

• People should be allowed to choose their own religion.

• Only one religion is correct.

• Religious leaders have all the power.

Some verses in the Quran talk about fighting. How do some people explain these verses in a more peaceful way?

• They mean to fight everyone who is not Muslim.

• They mean to fight only when you are being attacked or persecuted.

• They mean to fight until everyone converts to Islam.

• They mean to fight for land and power.