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WorksheetsThe Spread of Islam
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
After Muhammad’s death, Ab ̄u
Bakr was named “successor to
the Prophet,” or
king
prophet
caliph
second prophet
Islam expanded into Persia
under the leadership of
Umar
Abu Bakr
Iraq
Muhammad
The Muslim community split
over
the worship of icons
how to appoint a caliph
the teachings of the Qur’an
treatment of Christians
The Sunni believed that the
Muslim people should
settle their own religious
matters
support the leaders’
decisions
search for a new caliph
rewrite the Qur’an
The Moors were Muslims
who lived in
Spain
Constantinople
Gibraltar
France
T ̄ariq brought Islam to
France
Syria
Spain
Rome
Most of the world’s Muslims are Shi’ah Muslims.
True
False
Muslim conquerors demanded that all people convert to their faith
True
False
What language was spoken throughout most of the Muslim world?
Latin
Arabic
Ottoman
Janissary
The Umayyad dynasty was replaced by
Abbasid rulers.
Bedouin rulers.
Seljuk Turks.
Sunni rulers.
As the Arab Empire grew, people who were not Muslims or did not convert to Islam in the conquered territories
had to give up all of their property to the empire.
had to pay special taxes.
were banished from those territories.
were imprisoned for at least five years.
How were conquered peoples treated by the Muslim Empire?
They were forced to give up their religions and convert to Islam
Their religions were tolerated, but restrictions and taxes were imposed
They were treated as equal citizens with Muslims
They were allowed to become first-class citizens upon converting to Islam.
What was the capital of the Abbasid Empire?
Cairo, Egypt
Cordoba, Spain
Baghdad, Iraq
Damascus, Syria
One of the most significant battles in world history occurred in Gaul when Islamic expansion into Europe was halted and Arab forces were driven out of Spain
Battle of Constantinople
Battle of Tours
Battle of Baghdad
Battle of Persia
what is the "Qur'an"?
the Muslim holy book
the Arabic word for "Bible"
a long trip to a shrine
The first caliph to take over after Muhammad's death was
Abu Bakr.
Ali.
Umar.
Uthman.
After Muhammad's death, this group led the Muslim Empire (from 632 - 661 C. E.)
Umayyads
Abbasids
Seljuk Turks
Rightly Guided Caliphs
Which group valued scholars and led the Islamic Empire into its Golden Age of learning and culture?
Abbasids
Rightly Guided Caliphs
Umayyads
Seljuk Turks
