The Rise and Spread of Islam
Explore the origins, key figures, and geographical expansion of Islam from the 7th century onwards, understanding its impact on world history.
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The Rise and Spread of Islam
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Some questions may require short answers, while others are multiple choice or true/false.
1. In which city was Muhammad born?
Jerusalem
Mecca
Medina
Damascus
2. What is the holy book of Islam?
The Bible
The Torah
The Quran
The Vedas
1. The migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE is known as the .
2. The five pillars of Islam include the declaration of faith, prayer, fasting during Ramadan, pilgrimage to Mecca (the Hajj), and .
1. Islam is a monotheistic religion.
True
False
2. The Umayyad Caliphate ruled from Baghdad.
True
False
1. Describe two reasons for the rapid spread of Islam in the 7th and 8th centuries.
2. Explain the significance of the Battle of Tours (732 CE) in the context of the spread of Islam.
Refer to the map below showing the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century.
1. Based on the map, identify two major cities that were important centers during the early days of Islam.