Islamic Empire Quiz

Where was Muhammad born?

• Jerusalem

• Damascus

• Mecca

• Medina

Which city is important to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• Baghdad

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Cordoba

What was the journey Muhammad took from Mecca to Medina called?

• Hajj

• Jihad

• Hijra

• Caliphate

What does the term Umma refer to?

• A dynasty

• A religious leader

• A holy city

• A community of believers

Who was selected as the first Caliph after Muhammad’s death?

• Ali Talib

• Suleiman

• Abu Bakr

• Mehmed II

Which group believes that Ali was the rightful successor to Muhammad?

• Sunni

• Sufis

• Shi’ite

• Ottomans

The Umayyad Caliphate moved the capital to:

• Baghdad

• Cordoba

• Medina

• Damascus

What is the significance of the city of Cordoba?

• It was the birthplace of Muhammad

• It was the Umayyad capital in Spain

• It was destroyed during the Crusades

• It was home to the Abbasids

The Abbasid Caliphate moved the capital to:

• Mecca

• Baghdad

• Damascus

• Constantinople

What role did Viziers play in the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Religious judges

• Generals

• Translators

• Advisors to the Caliph