The Rise and Spread of Islam
Explore the origins, key figures, and expansion of the Islamic civilization from the 7th century onwards.
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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 ability. Use the provided map and your knowledge of the rise and spread of Islam to complete the worksheet.
1. In which century did Islam originate?
5th century CE
6th century CE
7th century CE
8th century CE
2. What was the name of the holy book of Islam?
The Torah
The Bible
The Quran
The Vedas
3. The founder of Islam was the prophet .
4. The city of is considered the holiest city in Islam.
5. Explain one major reason for the rapid spread of Islam in its early centuries.
6. The Abbasid Caliphate was located to the west of the Umayyad Caliphate.
True
False
7. Trade routes played a significant role in the spread of Islamic culture and ideas.
True
False
Use the map below to answer the following questions.
8. Based on the map, name two continents where the Islamic Caliphate expanded.