Rise and Spread of Islam
This worksheet explores the historical context, key figures, and methods of the rise and spread of Islam from the 7th century onward.
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. For multiple-choice questions, select the best option. For fill-in-the-blank questions, complete the sentence with the correct term. For short answer questions, write a concise response.
1. What was the primary reason for the rapid spread of Islam in its early centuries?
Forced conversions of conquered peoples.
The appealing message of equality and hope.
The economic prosperity of non-Muslim states.
The decline of trade routes across Eurasia.
2. The Battle of Tours (732 CE) is significant because it:
Led to the immediate collapse of the Byzantine Empire.
Halted the Muslim advance into Western Europe.
Established the Abbasid Caliphate.
Marked the beginning of the Crusades.
3. The Islamic holy book is called the .
4. The pilgrimage to Mecca, a duty for all able Muslims, is known as the .
5. Describe two ways in which Islamic scholars contributed to advancements in science or mathematics during the Islamic Golden Age.
6. Analyze the map below, which illustrates the expansion of Islam. Identify two patterns of expansion you can observe.
7. The Umayyad Caliphate was known for its administrative efficiency and the establishment of a unified Islamic currency.
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