spread of islam Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Islam has 20 clues. Answers range from 3 to 22 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

two weak empires that enabled Islam to spread
spiritual and worldly leader after Mohammad's death
Who was the first Caliph?
majority Muslim group
minority muslim group
Modern country with most Shiite muslims
which group believes you can appoint the Caliph?
Shiites trace themselves to the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph (name?)
First Muslim Dynasty
Capital of the Umayyad Dynasty
Dynasty during the Muslim Golden Age?
capital of the Abbasid dynasty
main college in the Abbasid capital
ran the government for the caliph
ethnic group of muslims, favored in the Umayyad dynasty
two places Abbasid dynasty wanted to control trade
who died in 632?
Islams holiest city?
a muslims spiritual journey to Mecca
how is the 4th caliph related to the prophet