Islam, whose followers are known as Muslims, began in Arabia in the seventh century and is based upon the teachings of which of the following prophets? A. Jesus B. Abraham C. Muhammad D. Moses

Donateaafi8603Main contentWorld historyCOURSE: WORLD HISTORY > UNIT 3Lesson 3: Origins of IslamIntroduction to IslamBeginnings of Islam: The life of MuhammadBeginnings of Islam: The Hijra to Medina and the conversion of MeccaContextualization of the development of IslamContext of pre-Islamic ArabiaKey concepts: The origins of IslamProficient • 100%Focus on context: The origins of IslamNot startedArts and humanities>World history>600 - 1450 Regional and interregional interactions >Origins of Islam© 2024 Khan AcademyTerms of usePrivacy PolicyCookie NoticeFocus on context: The origins of IslamGoogle ClassroomMicrosoft TeamsProblemBefore answering the question, read the following excerpt.Whatever the reason, it is clear that the empires of Byzantium and Persia failed to keep in check the steppe peoples within and beyond their borders in the late sixth and early seventh centuries. The Turks, Avars, and Arabs are all able to make significant encroachments over the course of this period. The same can be said for China where the Wei dynasty collapsed in 534 and decades of infighting ensued, which was reduced somewhat by the Sui dynasty (589–618) but only properly brought under control with the establishment of the Tang dynasty by Emperor Gaozu (618–26). The Persian Empire suffered the most, since its capital, Seleucia-Ctesiphon, was dangerously close to the steppe lands, and the deserts and mountains within its realm favored regional autonomy and limited centralization.Ignominious [shameful] defeat at the hands of Emperor Heraclius and an ensuing civil war fatally weakened the regime’s ability to respond when the Arabs overran their lands. The capitals of the Byzantine and Chinese empires, on the other hand, were far from the steppe and extremely well defended, and the empires themselves, organized around large bodies of water (the Mediterranean Sea and the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, respectively), were reasonably well integrated. This meant that though they also suffered many defeats at the hands of steppe raiders, they were able to weather the storm. The Avars and Turks clearly had ambitions to penetrate further into the lands of Byzantium and Persia, but they were coming from the difficult northern and eastern sides of the two empires, where they faced substantial man-made and natural obstacles, whereas the Arabs were directly adjacent to the soft southern underbellies of these empires, and so it was they who ultimately triumphed in this seventh-century great game.From Robert Hoyland's In God's Path: The Arab ConquestBased on this excerpt, what statement best explains the rapidity of Islamic expansion in the 7th century?Choose 1 answer:Choose 1 answer:(Choice A)   The Persian Empire was significantly weakened by years of war with the Byzantines, followed by a civil war and Turkish invasion. This opened it to further conquest by the armies of the caliphs.AThe Persian Empire was significantly weakened by years of war with the Byzantines, followed by a civil war and Turkish invasion. This opened it to further conquest by the armies of the caliphs.(Choice B)   The Arab armies took advantage of sea routes, mounting raids across the Mediterranean to strike at ByzantiumBThe Arab armies took advantage of sea routes, mounting raids across the Mediterranean to strike at Byzantium(Choice C)   The steppe peoples were quick to ally with the Arabs, swiftly converting to Islam and joining the fight against the Persians CThe steppe peoples were quick to ally with the Arabs, swiftly converting to Islam and joining the fight against the Persians(Choice D)   The poetry of the Qur'an impressed the the Sassanid emperor, Khusrau II, so much that he abdicated his throne, renounced his nobility, and converted the whole realm to IslamDThe poetry of the Qur'an impressed the the Sassanid emperor, Khusrau II, so much that he abdicated his throne, renounced his nobility, and converted the whole realm to Islam

How did Muhammad’s teachingsbring tribes together in Arabia?

Arrange the Abrahamic religions according to which came first.1 pointIslam, Judaism, ChristianityChristianity, Judaism, IslamJudaism, Christianity, Islam

According to Muhammad, what was the umma?Group of answer choicesA tribal community united by family tiesThe path by which a Muslim achieved salvationThe most important ritual a Muslim could practiceA community of people who shared a religious faith and commitment

Who were the first four caliphs?Multiple choice question.A)rulers who had a personal connection to MuhammadB)a group of wealthy traders from Southwest AsiaC)four GodsD)missionaries to Africa