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Chapter 10: Islam

  • The revelations of Muhammad form the basis of the Islamic religion, a monotheistic faith.
  • Muhammad and his followers spread Islam.
  • Islamic traditions and customs developed over centuries and created a distinctive Muslim culture.
  • In the first three centuries after Muhammad’s death, Muslim rule expanded rapidly, overcoming geographic barriers, and facilitated by weakened political empires.
  • Political unity and the Arabic language facilitated trade and stimulated intellectual activity.
  • Major historical turning points marked the spread and influence of Islamic civilization.
  • Early Islamic civilization was characterized by achievements in science and the arts that transformed the Islamic world and contributed to world civilization.

Questions

  1. Where did the Islamic religion originate? Where did it spread?
  1. What are the beliefs, traditions, and customs of Islam?
  1. How did geography influence the rapid expansion of territory under Muslim rule?
  1. What were some major historical turning points that marked the spread and influence of Islamic civilization?
  1. What were some contributions of Islamic civilization?

Using the exhibit, choose the letter of the best answer.

____ 1. Where were significant conquests made between 632 and 661?

A. Asia and Africa

B. Europe and Asia

C. Europe and Africa

D. Asia, Europe, and Africa

____ 2. On which continent were significant conquests made between 750 and 1200?

A. Europe

B. Asia

C. Africa

D. all of the above

____ 3. By what year had Islam extended south of the Equator?

A. 632

B. 661

C. 750

D. 1200

____ 4. What city was in lands under Muslim control at the time of the death of Muhammad?

A. Baghdad

B. Mecca

C. Cairo

D. Damascus

____ 5. Along which body of water did Muslims gain control of the most land between 750 and 1200?

A. Atlantic Ocean

B. Mediterranean Sea

C. Indian Ocean

D. Arabian Sea

Using the exhibit, choose the letter of the best answer.

____ 6. In which faith(s) are spiritual leaders required to remain unmarried?

A. Islam

B. Judaism

C. Catholicism

D. Islam and Catholics

____ 7. Which faith(s) make no efforts to convert nonbelievers?

A. Islam

B. Judaism

C. Catholicism

D. Judaism and Islam

____ 8. In which faith(s) is the spiritual leader called by a term that means "Leader"?

A. Islam

B. Judaism

C. Catholicism

D. all of the above

____ 9. What are two important teachings that are common to all three faiths?

A. Judgment Day and dietary laws

B. one God and dietary laws

C. one God and life after death

D. Judgment Day and Five Pillars

____ 10. How do Muslims lead a moral life?

A. through obedience to God's law

B. through submission to God's will

C. through a personal relationship with God

D. through following the Five Pillars