1) Which of the following statements best describes the spread of Islam under the first four caliphs?
AArabs conquered the peoples east of Persia and converted them to Islam.
BArabs united under Islam and defeated nearby empires.
CByzantine emperors embraced Islam in the region.
DPersians were united and spread Islam as they conquered.
2) Which factors helped the Umayyad empire grow? (has two correct answers)
Aforced conversion of all non-Muslims
Bweakened Persian and Byzantine rule
Cdaring, effective fighting methods
Dlook taken from conquered regions
3) Which of the following is true of the Umayyads?
AThe Umayyad caliphate declined when it was invaded by the Mongols.
BThe Umayyads did not tax non-Muslims.
CThe Umayyad capital of Baghdad was a center of art and learning.
DThe Umayyads expanded into Spain.
AArabs conquered the peoples east of Persia and converted them to Islam.
BArabs united under Islam and defeated nearby empires.
CByzantine emperors embraced Islam in the region.
DPersians were united and spread Islam as they conquered.
Aforced conversion of all non-Muslims
Bweakened Persian and Byzantine rule
Cdaring, effective fighting methods
Dlook taken from conquered regions
AThe Umayyad caliphate declined when it was invaded by the Mongols.
BThe Umayyads did not tax non-Muslims.
CThe Umayyad capital of Baghdad was a center of art and learning.
DThe Umayyads expanded into Spain.