which statement describes expansion of Islam under the Umayyads?
Did they expand south through Egypt into sub Saharan Africa or west through North Africa as far as Spain? I’m confused, can someone please help me?
The Muslim World and Africa Unit Test
1) C. Messenger
2) A. Arabian Peninsula
3) A. It is the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
4) C. The fundamental duties comprising the Pillars of Islam
5) B. Men and women are equal spiritually under Islam.
6) D. Islam expanded west through North Africa as far as Spain
7) D. Muhammad dies, Abu Bakr unifies followers, Arab Muslims defeat Byzantines and Persians, Umayyad caliphate established, Abbasid caliphate established
8) B. Indus River Valley
9) D. Jews and Christians there coexisted peacefully with Muslims, and were allowed to practice their own religions.
10) C. Hindu-Arabic numerals
11) B. Gunpowder
12) B. Use of diplomacy
13) D. He helped restore a cultural golden age similar to the ancient Persian empire through enlightened rule.
14) They could servr as janizaries.
15) C. These Jews knew about valuable technology and had widespread financial connections.
16) D. Swahili blends aspects of Bantu Arabic.
17) C. Control of the gold-salt trade routes
18) A. Axum became a multicultural kingdom, with both Christian and Jewish populations.
19) B. They protected Muslim communities.
20) C. Muslims made Arabic the region's dominant language.
21) A. Nubia was a strategically located center of wealth, trade, and commerce.
22) C. Through Conquest & E. Via Merchants
23) B. Rich land on the Mediterranean coast
24) A. Gold & D. Ivory & E. Slaves
25) B. Iron and Timber
26) C. Extended Lineages
27) D. Griots were a combination of advisors, historians, and entertainers charged with preserving rich oral traditions for future generations.
28) C. The great size of the ruins suggests a once strong, successful society. & (I only got C right, the other answer I picked was incorrect so you have to finish this one, sorry)
29) A. Islam played an significant part in government and...
& C. Muslin and Christian converts felt the one God was like...
30) D. Brothers protected their sisters. & (I also got the second answer wrong so you will have to finish this one too..)
31) Essay Response
32) Essay Response
I tried my best and I really hope I helped!! I apologize for Questions 28 and 30 for only giving half of the answer, I got the second answer wrong so I didn't want to put it in to confuse you, but I'm sure you can finish them!! Good luck :)
The Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled from 661 to 750 CE, played a significant role in the expansion of Islam. As for their territorial expansion, they expanded both south through Egypt into sub-Saharan Africa and west through North Africa as far as Spain. The Islamic conquests under the Umayyads were characterized by military campaigns in multiple directions, resulting in the consolidation and spread of Islam across vast territories.
To further understand this expansion, let's break it down into two main directions:
1. Southward expansion through Egypt into sub-Saharan Africa: The Umayyads initiated military campaigns into Egypt, eventually conquering the region. From Egypt, they continued to expand southward along the Nile River, spreading Islam into Nubia (present-day Sudan) and further into sub-Saharan Africa. While the extent of their penetration into sub-Saharan Africa varied, the influence of Islam reached some regions through trade networks and the conversion of local communities.
2. Westward expansion through North Africa as far as Spain: The Umayyad Caliphate also directed their efforts westward, leading to the conquest of North African territories such as Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. This expansion continued into the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal), culminating in the establishment of Al-Andalus, a Muslim-ruled region that endured for several centuries.
It's worth noting that the Umayyads not only conquered new territories but also established administrations, encouraged conversion to Islam, and incorporated local populations into their empire, furthering the influence of their rule and the religion of Islam.
To get a more in-depth understanding of the Umayyad expansion, you can study historical accounts, read academic texts, and refer to reputable sources such as books, articles, or scholarly databases.
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