Chapter 2 Expansion of Empires, War and Reform

Front

Which statement explains the changes after Muhammad’s death shown in the map?

Back

The first four caliphs spread Islam through conquest

Front

Why are Muslims required to make a pilgrimage during their lifetime?

Back

to commemorate Muhammad’s last trip to Mecca

Front

How did Muslim scholars contribute to the field of mathematics?

Back

They developed algebra.

Front

Why was the method of transportation shown in the image challenging for traders?

Back

It required them to travel across the desert.

Front

Which feature of Islamic art is shown in the picture?

Back

geometric patterns

Front

Based on the map, which is a difference between the First and Third Crusades?

Back

Unlike the First Crusade, crusaders on the Third Crusade mostly traveled by water to the Holy Land.

Front

Why did Alexius I ask Pope Urban II for help?

Back

Conquests by the Muslim Turks made travel to the Holy Land difficult.

Front

Why did barons and merchants force King John to sign the Magna Carta?

Back

He raised taxes to pay for a war.

Front

Why is this document considered important?

Back

It made the king accountable to the laws of England.