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Islamic History MCQs on the Caliphs, key battles, dynasties and Muslim rule in the subcontinent.

Islamic History covers the time of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, the dynasties after them and the main battles. Learn names and sequence together.

Topics covered

Rightly Guided CaliphsBattlesUmayyads and AbbasidsTreatiesMuslims in the SubcontinentFamous Commanders

Practice MCQs

1. The Islamic (Hijri) calendar begins from which event?
  1. The Hijrah
  2. The Battle of Badr
  3. The conquest of Makkah
  4. The Farewell Hajj
Answer: A. The Hijrah
The Hijri calendar starts from the Hijrah to Madinah.
2. Who was the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph?
  1. Abu Bakr (RA)
  2. Umar (RA)
  3. Uthman (RA)
  4. Ali (RA)
Answer: D. Ali (RA)
Ali (RA) was the fourth Caliph.
3. Who was the second Caliph of Islam?
  1. Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
  2. Abu Bakr (RA)
  3. Ali (RA)
  4. Uthman (RA)
Answer: A. Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) was the second Caliph.
4. Who was the third Caliph of Islam?
  1. Ali (RA)
  2. Umar (RA)
  3. Uthman ibn Affan (RA)
  4. Abu Bakr (RA)
Answer: C. Uthman ibn Affan (RA)
Uthman ibn Affan (RA) was the third Caliph.
5. Which city was the capital of the Umayyad caliphate?
  1. Baghdad
  2. Damascus
  3. Cairo
  4. Cordoba
Answer: B. Damascus
The Umayyads ruled from Damascus.
6. Which city was the capital of the Abbasid caliphate?
  1. Baghdad
  2. Makkah
  3. Damascus
  4. Madinah
Answer: A. Baghdad
The Abbasids built Baghdad as their capital.
7. The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed with:
  1. The Romans
  2. The Quraysh
  3. The Persians
  4. The Jews of Khaybar
Answer: B. The Quraysh
It was a peace treaty with the Quraysh of Makkah.
8. The Battle of Uhud was fought near:
  1. Makkah
  2. Taif
  3. Madinah
  4. Damascus
Answer: C. Madinah
Mount Uhud is near Madinah.
9. Muhammad bin Qasim conquered which region of present-day Pakistan?
  1. Sindh
  2. Kashmir
  3. Swat
  4. Chitral
Answer: A. Sindh
He conquered Sindh.
10. Salahuddin Ayyubi recaptured Jerusalem in:
  1. 1099
  2. 1187
  3. 1258
  4. 1453
Answer: B. 1187
He recaptured Jerusalem in 1187 CE.
11. The Quran was first compiled in a single volume during the caliphate of:
  1. Abu Bakr (RA)
  2. Ali (RA)
  3. Muawiyah (RA)
  4. Umar II
Answer: A. Abu Bakr (RA)
It was first compiled under Abu Bakr (RA).
12. The Battle of Yarmuk was fought against:
  1. The Byzantines
  2. The Mongols
  3. The Crusaders
  4. The Ottomans
Answer: A. The Byzantines
Muslim forces defeated the Byzantine army at Yarmuk.
13. How many Rightly Guided Caliphs were there?
  1. Two
  2. Three
  3. Four
  4. Five
Answer: C. Four
Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali (RA).
14. The conquest of Makkah took place in:
  1. 1 AH
  2. 8 AH
  3. 10 AH
  4. 12 AH
Answer: B. 8 AH
Makkah was conquered in 8 AH.
15. The Battle of Karbala took place in:
  1. 61 AH
  2. 10 AH
  3. 40 AH
  4. 132 AH
Answer: A. 61 AH
It took place in 61 AH (680 CE).

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