Contextualization--Islam | World History | Khan Academy

Before the "Hero-Prophet" came, how did Thomas Carlyle describe the Arab people?

• A powerful and united empire.

• A poor shepherd people roaming unnoticed in deserts.

• A wealthy trading nation.

• A group of skilled warriors.

How far did the Muslim Empire spread within one century after Muhammad's death?

• From Mecca to Medina.

• From Southern Spain to Northern India.

• Only within the Arabian Peninsula.

• Across North Africa to Egypt.

What were the two major empires bordering Arabia around the year 600 CE?

• The Roman Empire and the Chinese Empire.

• The Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire and the Persian (Sassanid) Empire.

• The Egyptian Empire and the Greek Empire.

• The Mongol Empire and the Indian Empire.

Which of these factors helped Islam spread quickly?

• The strong unity of Arabian tribes before Muhammad.

• The peaceful coexistence between the Byzantine and Persian Empires.

• The unification of fragmented Arabian tribes and the decline of neighboring empires.

• The lack of any other religions in the region.