Muslim Expansion

Question 1

What event is marked by the death of Muhammad?

Answer 1

632 AC

This event significantly impacted the political landscape of the Muslim community.

Question 2

What term refers to the community of Muslims?

Answer 2

Umma

The Umma represents the collective community of Islamic peoples.

Question 3

Who was Abu Bakr in relation to Muhammad?

Answer 3

Muhammad’s best friend

Abu Bakr became the first caliph after Muhammad’s death.

Question 4

What was the primary conflict following Muhammad’s death?

Answer 4

Conflict about the line of succession

This conflict led to the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The two major sects of Islam are _______ and Shia.

Answer 5

Sunni

Sunni Muslims make up approximately 90% of the Muslim population.

Question 6

What is the percentage of Shia Muslims in relation to the total Muslim population?

Answer 6

10%

Shia Muslims represent a smaller fraction of the global Muslim community.

Question 7

What does the term ‘Caliph’ refer to?

Answer 7

Successor to Muhammad

Caliphs serve as political and religious leaders in the Muslim community.

Question 8

List the names of Muhammad’s close associates mentioned.

Answer 8

• Abu Bakr
• Ali
• Qanai

These individuals played significant roles in early Islamic history.

Question 9

What was a consequence of the Muslim expansion?

Answer 9

Social Cohesion

The expansion fostered a sense of unity and shared identity among Muslim communities.

Question 10

What region was known for its conflicts during the Muslim expansion?

Answer 10

Persia

The conflicts in Persia were among the notable challenges faced during the expansion.