The Rise and Spread of Islam
Explore the origins, key figures, and geographical expansion of Islam from the 7th century onwards, examining its impact on world history.
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The Rise and Spread of Islam
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. This worksheet covers the origins, key figures, and expansion of Islam.
1. What is the holy book of Islam?
The Torah
The Bible
The Quran
The Vedas
2. Which city is considered the holiest in Islam and is the destination for the annual Hajj pilgrimage?
Jerusalem
Mecca
Medina
Baghdad
3. The founder of Islam is the Prophet .
4. The migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE is known as the .
5. The Abbasid Caliphate was centered in Damascus.
True
False
6. The Five Pillars of Islam include fasting during the month of Ramadan.
True
False
7. Describe two factors that contributed to the rapid spread of Islam in its early centuries.
8. Examine the map below showing the expansion of the Islamic Empire. Identify two regions that were brought under Islamic rule by 750 CE.
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