Islamic History MCQs
Islamic History MCQs cover Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Caliphate period, major battles, conquests, Umayyads, Abbasids, and cultural contributions, ideal for CSS, PMS, and job tests to strengthen knowledge of Islamic civilization's key events and personalities.
Q: The Caliphate of Umar رضي الله عنه ibn al-Khattab lasted for
A) 5 years
B) 8 years
C) 10 years
D) 12 years
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Umar رضي الله عنه ruled for 10 years and expanded the Islamic state significantly.
Q: The Umayyad Caliphate was established by
A) Uthman رضي الله عنه ibn Affan (RA)
B) Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan رضي الله عنه
C) Yazid I
D) Marwan ibn al-Hakam
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Muawiyah became the first Umayyad Caliph after the end of the Rashidun period.
Q: The Abbasid dynasty overthrew the Umayyads in the year
A) 1258 CE
B) 661 CE
C) 632 CE
D) 750 CE
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The Abbasids took power in 750 CE, shifting the capital to Baghdad.
Q: The last Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad was killed during the invasion by
A) Mongols
B) Crusaders
C) Persians
D) Byzantines
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Mongols, led by Hulagu Khan, sacked Baghdad and killed the Caliph in 1258.
Q: The Crusades were a series of wars between Muslims and
A) Hindus
B) Jews
C) Persians
D) Christians
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The Crusades were launched by European Christians to capture Jerusalem from Muslim control.