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The Origins and Spread of Islam
The Origins and Spread of Islam
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How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?
As scholars, they translated the Qur'an into other languages
As a ruling family, they conquered new lands.
As wandering preachers, they attracted converts.
As wealthy traders, they spread Arab ideas.
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How did some clans boycott Muhammad’s clan?
by staging a seige of Medina
by refusing to do business with them
by tearing down their stores
by shutting them up in caves
3
The word Muslim means one who
preaches the one true faith.
practices kindness toward all.
follows Muhammad.
surrenders to God.
4
According to Islamic teachings, what did the angel Gabriel tell Muhammad to do?
write down the most important laws
flee to the deserts of North Africa
teach monotheism
defeat the Syrian rulers
5
Which question separated the two branches of Islam?
Should nonbelievers be punished?
Is it wise to expand the empire?
Must a caliph be descended from Muhammad?
Should religious pictures of humans be permitted?
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Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire.
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
Muhammad moved there with his followers.
Most Muslims today live there.
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What action by Muhammad in Medina made that city important to his followers?
He delivered his Last Sermon announcing that he would retire
He lived there while he drew more people to Islam.
He prayed with Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
He tore down the city walls nd destroyed the ancient shrines
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What took Muhammad to places beyond the Arabian Peninsula?
making caravan trips for trade
herding the family goats
searching for a wife
conquering a vast empire
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How did the Muslim empire treat Jews and Christians differently from Muslims?
It made them leave the empire.
It burned their houses of worship.
It charged them extra taxes.
It outlawed use of their prayers.
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Why did the leaders of Mecca want to keep polytheism?
It brought pilgrims to their city.
It let them sell expensive idols.
It taught people to obey them.
It kept peace among the tribes.
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What is said to have happened on Muhammad’s Night Journey?
He met an angel in a cave near his home.
A winged horse-like creature took him to Jerusalem.
He fled from Mecca to another city for safety.
He visited his sleeping followers just before he died.
12
Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by
a belief in one God.
a single social class.
a central government.
a common language.
13
Why is the Qur’an the holy book of Islam?
It records the history of the Arabs and the spread of Islam.
It tells the story of Muhammad's life and death.
It is a collection of sermons by the prophet Muhammad.
It records the words of God spoken by Gabriel.
14
What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Mecca?
The rich should share their wealth.
Women should have more rights.
Children should learn to read.
Trade with unbelievers was wrong.
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After the first four caliphs, what changed in the Muslim empire?
Islam split into two branches.
The Qur'an was respected.
Egyptian nomads took power.
Leaders stopped making war.
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What geographic feature made Mecca a wealthy city?
location on trade routes
deep mountain forests
oasis water for agriculture
sheltered harbor
