World Civilization (Islam to the Mamluks – 1400’s) Questions

Written Response Questions – Chapter 8 of World History: Cultures, States, and Societies to 1500 (Islam to the Mamluks-1400’s)

• You must answer ALL assigned questions with the minimum number of words required per question.
• Information from the textbook and other assigned course materials does not need to be cited but should be paraphrased in the student’s own words. Direct copying from the textbook or any other source word for word or by only changing minor wording will be considered plagiarism and academic dishonesty. **Chapter 8 attached for reference**
• Any information not taken from assigned course materials should be cited using MLA format. If you cite outside sources, you should only use reliable sources written by experts on the subject. Not citing outside sources will be considered plagiarism and academic dishonesty. You need to include in-text citations and a works cited page.

Written Response Questions:
1. What were the main reasons for the split between Sunni and Shi’a Islam? [100 word minimum]
2. What historical factors contributed to the rapid expansion of Islam? What were the main ways in which Islam spread in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia? [150 word minimum]