The Islamic World

Question 1

By 550 CE, Islam’s empire stretched from India to Spain, and south to the Sahara Desert.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

The history of Islam began with Mohammed, a prophet born in the city of Mecca.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Many Arab tribes had converted to Islam by the time of Mohammed’s death in:

Accepted Answer

632 CE

Question 4

Mohammed was born in the:

Accepted Answer

6th Century CE

Question 5

Many Arabs were nomads. Nomads means:

Accepted Answer

A group of people moving according to the season.

Question 6

Christianity and Judaism were already established religions in Mecca.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

The eastern world and Islam remained the most dynamic and progressive cultural forces in the world for many centuries

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

People living in Arab lands under Islamic rule were not always forced to convert to Islam.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Bagdad headed a huge trading empire where _________ were exchanged.

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 10

The city of Baghdad was established as the Islamic capital in:

Accepted Answer

762 CE

Questions 10