Rise and spread of Islam and caliphates Quiz - ICSE Class 7 History

Free practice quiz: Rise and spread of Islam and caliphates (ICSE Class 7 History). 38 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in which Arabian city, considered the holiest city in Islam?

   1. Medina
   2. Mecca
   3. Taif
   4. Yathrib
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   Answer: B. Mecca

   The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in Mecca, which is revered as the holiest city in Islam.

2. The Abbasid Caliphate overthrew the Umayyad Caliphate and established their capital in:

   1. Damascus
   2. Baghdad
   3. Samarra
   4. Cordoba
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   Answer: B. Baghdad

   The Abbasid Caliphate moved the capital to Baghdad, which became a major center of learning and culture.

3. The Battle of Tours (also known as the Battle of Poitiers) in 732 CE marked a significant event in the containment of Umayyad expansion into:

   1. Eastern Europe
   2. North Africa
   3. Western Europe
   4. Central Asia
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   Answer: C. Western Europe

   The Battle of Tours saw Frankish forces under Charles Martel defeat the Umayyad army, halting their further advance into Western Europe.

4. The concept of 'Dhimmi' in the Islamic caliphates referred to:

   1. Muslim scholars
   2. Non-Muslim monotheists (People of the Book) living under Muslim rule
   3. Military commanders
   4. Foreign merchants
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   Answer: B. Non-Muslim monotheists (People of the Book) living under Muslim rule

   Dhimmi were protected non-Muslim subjects, primarily Jews and Christians, who were granted religious freedom and security in exchange for loyalty and a special tax (jizya).

5. During the Abbasid Caliphate, the city of Samarra briefly served as the capital. This relocation was primarily due to:

   1. Economic decline in Baghdad
   2. Military unrest and the desire for a more secure military base
   3. The influence of Persian culture
   4. A natural disaster that destroyed Baghdad
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   Answer: B. Military unrest and the desire for a more secure military base

   The Abbasid Caliph Al-Mu'tasim moved the capital to Samarra to escape the influence and potential unrest caused by the Turkish soldiery in Baghdad.

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