(U2) 2.1 Rise of Islam

Who was the founder of Islam?

• Muhammad

• Jesus

• Moses

• Abraham

A good Muslims practice the...

• 10 Commandments

• 5 Pillars of Faith

• 282 Laws of Hammurabi

• 6 Rules of Athens

Which form of Islam believes that the Caliph (leader) should be elected?

• Sunni

• Shia (Shi'ite)

Which form of Islam believes that the Caliph (leader) should be a descendant of Muhammad?

• Sunni

• Shia (Shi'ite)

Which of the following is NOT true about the Umayyad Dynasty that ruled Islam following Muhammad's death?

• Practiced Sunni Islam

• Taxed non-Muslims to live in Islamic Empire

• Spent most tax-money on new palaces and mosques, not improving the empire

• Forced all peoples living in the empire to convert to Islam

Which of the following is FALSE about the Abbasid Empire

• Overthrew the Umayyad Dynasty

• Revived the trade routes of the Silk Road

• Practiced Shia (Shi'ite) Islam

• Did not want to convert all people in the empire to Islam

Which region/area was NOT conquered by the Islamic Empire?

• Persia

• Spain

• North Africa

• Italy

Following the teachings of Muhammad, the treatment and rights of women improved (temporarily).

• True

• False

Prior to Muhammad and the rise of Islam, most of Arabia were nomadic tribes.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a holy city is Islam?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Rome