World Studies Chapter 2

What was the capital city of the Umayyad Caliphate called?

What was the Byzantine weapon that helped the Empire defend against invasion?

Why did Muhammad think that his victory at the Battle of Badr was a sign of divine approval?

Who was the first caliph after Muhammad's death?

What is jihad?

Are the Qur'an and the Bible both true accounts of God’s revelation to humanity?

Which academic field was influenced by the Abbassid Caliphate?

Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

Do Muslims believe that Jesus is God?

What were the Wars of Apostasy fought over?

Did Islam spread beyond the Arabian peninsula?

Which Islamic holy book describes Muhammad's life?

What wars were sparked by Muhammad's death?

To which city did Muhammad flee in 622 due to hostility in Mecca?

What are the roles of the leaders of the Sunnis?

What are the leaders of the Shiites and Sunnis called?

What does the word 'Allah' mean in English?

Which two earlier religions influenced Islam?

What is the book that contains the record of Muhammad's revelations?

Who defeated the Sassanid Empire?

What do Muslims believe about the doctrine of the Trinity?

What is the term for Muhammad's escape from Mecca?

Where is the Ka'bah located?

Where did Greek Orthodox Christianity spread to?

What academic fields did the Abbassid Caliphate contribute to?

During which holy month of Islam did Muhammad have his first vision?

Were non-Muslims forced to convert to Islam at the start of the Muslim conquest?

Which caliph produced the first official version of the Qur'an?

What was the focus of the Abbassid Caliphate?

Why did Muslims divide into Sunnis and Shiites?

Does sharia law allow Muslims to convert to other religions?