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Quiz on the Expansion of the Muslim World
Multiple Choice Questions
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What year is commonly marked as the beginning of the Islamic calendar?
- A) 610 CE
- B) 622 CE
- C) 632 CE
- D) 750 CE
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Which battle in 636 CE marked a significant victory for the Muslims against the Byzantine Empire?
- A) Battle of Badr
- B) Battle of Uhud
- C) Battle of Yarmouk
- D) Battle of Khaybar
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Who was the founder of the Umayyad Caliphate?
- A) Ali ibn Abi Talib
- B) Muawiya I
- C) Umar ibn al-Khattab
- D) Abd al-Malik
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Which city became the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate?
- A) Mecca
- B) Medina
- C) Baghdad
- D) Damascus
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The Muslim conquests in Spain began in which year?
- A) 711 CE
- B) 718 CE
- C) 732 CE
- D) 750 CE
True or False Questions
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T/F: The spread of Islam was primarily through military conquest rather than trade and cultural exchange.
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T/F: The Golden Age of Islam saw advancements in mathematics, science, and philosophy.
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T/F: The Ottoman Empire was established in the 15th century and lasted until the early 20th century.
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T/F: The Quran is considered the holy book of Christianity.
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T/F: The concept of "Dar al-Islam" refers to regions where Islam is the dominant religion.
Short Answer Questions
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?
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Name one major contribution of Islamic scholars during the Golden Age.
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How did the Silk Road influence the spread of Islam beyond the Arabian Peninsula?
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Who were the Fatimids, and what did they accomplish?
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Explain the impact of the Crusades on the Muslim world.
Answers
- B) 622 CE
- C) Battle of Yarmouk
- B) Muawiya I
- C) Baghdad
- A) 711 CE
- False
- True
- True
- False
- True
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