Rashidun Caliphate and Early Muslim Conquests

Who became the first Caliph after the death of Prophet Muhammad?

• Umar

• Ali

• Abu Bakr

• Uthman

What were the Ridda Wars primarily about?

• Religious reforms

• Trade disputes

• Internal rebellion against the Caliphate

• Conquest of new territories

Which commander was sent to lead the conquests in Iraq?

• Khalid ibn al-Walid

• Theodore Trithurius

• Abu Ubaidah

• Vahan

What was the outcome of the Battle of Ajnadayn?

• A retreat by both sides

• A stalemate

• A decisive Muslim victory

• A decisive Byzantine victory

Who replaced Khalid ibn al-Walid as the military commander under Caliph Umar?

• Al-Muthanna ibn Haritha

• Abu Ubaidah

• Ali

• Uthman

Which city did the Muslims capture after defeating the Byzantine garrison in Palestine?

• Emesa

• Damascus

• Caesarea

• Jerusalem

What was a key factor in the Muslim victory at the Battle of Yarmouk?

• Khalid's strategic leadership

• Muslim retreat

• Byzantine numerical superiority

• Lack of Byzantine reinforcements

What was the significance of the Battle of Yarmouk?

• It marked the end of the Rashidun Caliphate

• It secured Muslim control over the Levant

• It led to a peace treaty with the Byzantines

• It was a major defeat for the Muslims

Why did many locals support the Rashidun Caliphate's conquests?

• They were promised wealth

• They were oppressed by the Byzantine Empire

• They wanted to convert to Islam

• They were forced to join

What role did Khalid ibn al-Walid play in the Rashidun Caliphate's success?

• He was a political leader

• He was a religious reformer

• He was a military strategist

• He was a trade negotiator