The “Rightly Guided” Caliphs
Which of the “Rightly Guide Caliphs” was Muhammad’s son-in-law?
Ali
What group eventually slowed Muslim expansion in the Eastern Mediterranean?
The Byzantines
The Islamic Schism created a divide in the Muslim community. Name the two groups.
Sunni Shia
Charles Martel's nickname was...
The Hammer.
Which of the “Rightly Guide Caliphs” was a great military leader who expanded the empire into Syria and Egypt?
Omar
How did the Ancient Romans help advance the Islamic kingdoms?
The Islamic expansion followed the same trade routes and roads.
A majority of Muslims belong to which group?
Sunni
The Abbasid justified their rule through…
their blood connection to Muhammad.
What common trait did the “Rightly Guide Caliphs” have?
They all personally knew Muhammad.
What group eventually slowed Muslim expansion in Western Europe?
The Franks.
What is the most important issue that caused the Islamic Schism?
Decision on who should lead the faith
What caused people to become unhappy with the rein of Uthman? Multiple answers needed. (2)
He lived a lavish lifestyle. He gave important jobs to his family and clan.
Which of the “Rightly Guide Caliphs” ordered the official version of the Koran?
Uthman
What battle is credited with stopping the Muslim invasion of Europe?
Tours
Sunni comes from the Arabic phrase that means...
people of the tradition.
Which of the “Rightly Guide Caliphs” ordered the writing of the Koran?
Abu Bakr
Three of the four “Rightly Guide Caliphs” died in a similar fashion. What was it?
Assassination
Why do historians say the battle in question for $400 is important? Multiple answers required. (3)
Saved Christian civilization. United Christianity in the West behind Charles Martel. The Umayyad never attacked, in such force, again.
Shia comes from the Arabic phrase that means...
party of Ali.
What methods did the Early Islamic Empire use to expand? Needs multiple answers. (3)
Conquest, Treaties and Bribery