The Spread of Islam: Its Origins and Impact

What was the event known as when Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE?

• The Hijra
• The Caliphate
• The Ummah
• The Sharia

Which of the following was NOT one of the ways Muhammad's teachings shaped early Islamic society?

• Belief in One God (Monotheism)
• Equality and Justice
• Individualism
• Community and Charity

Which region became a center of learning and scholarship during the Islamic rule of Al-Andalus?

• Egypt
• Syria
• Baghdad
• Córdoba

What is the primary difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims regarding leadership?

• Sunnis believe in democracy, Shias believe in monarchy
• Sunnis follow the first four caliphs, Shias favor Ali and his descendants
• Sunnis worship Allah, Shias worship Muhammad
• Sunnis live in the Middle East, Shias live in Iran and Iraq

Which dynasty came to power in 750 CE and established its capital in Baghdad, leading to the Islamic Golden Age?

• The Umayyad Dynasty
• The Abbasid Dynasty
• The Seljuk Turks
• The Fatimid Dynasty

Which group of people became a powerful force in the 11th century, expanding their influence into the Middle East and challenging the Byzantine Empire?

• The Seljuk Turks
• The Mongols
• The Crusaders
• The Mamluks

What was the role of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age?

• It was a center for military training
• It was the seat of the Abbasid Caliphate
• It was a renowned center for translation and learning
• It was the home of the Qur'an

How did the Seljuk Turks' control of the Holy Land impact relations between Christians and Muslims?

• It improved access for Christian pilgrims
• It had no impact on Christian-Muslim relations
• It led to the Crusades, where Christian armies tried to retake the Holy Land
• It strengthened the alliance between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuks

What was the title used by the Seljuk Turk ruler who took control of the government and army in Baghdad?

• Caliph
• Sultan
• Emir
• Shah

What was the term used to describe the first four caliphs who ruled after Muhammad's death?

• The Rightly Guided Caliphs
• The Abbasid Dynasty
• The Umayyad Caliphate
• The Seljuk Turks