How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?

As a ruling family, they conquered new lands.

What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Makkah?

The rich should share their wealth.

a person who speaks or interprets for God

Which question separated the Sunnis from the Shi'ah?

Must a calip be descended from Muhammad?

Why is the Qu'ran the holy book of Islam?

It records the words of God spoken by Gabriel.

a title for Muslim rulers who claim relig authority to rule.

How did some clans boycott Muhammad's clan?

by refusing to do business with them

The geographical features of the Arabian Peninsula included 4 distinct regions. These were:

Deserts, Oases, Mountain Ranges, & Coastal Plains

The city of Makkah is important in Muslim tradition because:

It is the birthplace of Muhammad

Muhammad spent his early years living in the Ka'ba.

False - he lived as a nomad in the desert

After the first four caliphs, what changed in the Muslim empire?

Islam split into two branches: Sunni & Shi'ah.

What is said to have happened on Muhammad's Night Journey?

A winged horse took him to Jerusalem.

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SS: Chapter 8 - The Prophet Muhammad

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Based on the TCI Medieval History Curriculum (2005) edition.

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1
How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?
As welathy traders they spread Arab ideas.
As scholars, they translated the Qur'an into other languages
As wandering preachers, they attracted converts.
As a ruling family, they conquered new lands.
2
What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Makkah?
Children should learn to read.
Women should have more rights.
The rich should share their wealth.
Trade with unbelievers was wrong.
3
A great deal of trade passed through the Arabian Peninsula thus making it easy to spread ideas.
Falso
True
4
Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by:
a central government
a common language
a single social class
a belief in one God
5
What geographic feature made Makkah a wealthy city?
location on trade routes
oasis water for agriculture
sheltered harbors
deep mountain forests
6
A prophet is:
a small animal with prickly spines all on its back
the amount of money left after a sale
a person who speaks or interprets for God
I have no earthly idea, but thanks for asking.
7
Which question separated the Sunnis from the Shi'ah?
Is it wise to expand the empire?
Should religious pictures of Muhammad be permitted?
Must a calip be descended from Muhammad?
Should nonbelievers be punished?
8
Why is the Qu'ran the holy book of Islam?
It tells the story of Muhammad's life and death.
It is a collection of sermons by the prophet Muhammad.
It records the history of the Arabs and the spread of Islam.
It records the words of God spoken by Gabriel.
9
What is a caliph?
a tool used to check the tire pressure on your car
a title for Muslim rulers who claim relig authority to rule.
Constantine & Pope Leo are examples
The highest rank and Muslim soldier can attain
10
According to Islamic teachings, what did the angel Gabriel tell Muhammad to do?
practice kindness to all
defeat the Syrian rulers
write down the most important laws
teach monotheism
11
How did some clans boycott Muhammad's clan?
by staging a siege on Madinah
by tearing down their stores
by refusing to do business with them
by shutting them up in caves
12
The Qu'ran is:
the Holy Book of Islam
the Holy Book of Christianity
the Holy Book of Mrs. Caldeira's class teachings
a series of speeches given by President Lincoln
13
Islam and Christianity both believe that Abraham is a founding father of their faith.
Falso
True
14
What took Muhammad to places beyond the Arabian Peninsula?
making caravan trips for trade
herding the family goats
searching for a wife
conquering a vast empire
15
The geographical features of the Arabian Peninsula included 4 distinct regions. These were:
Brown, green, yellow, & white
Deserts, Oases, Mountain Ranges, & Coastal Plains
Geography is the study of land areas & features.
Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, & Petco
16
The city of Makkah is important in Muslim tradition because:
Most Muslims live there today.
Muhammad moved there with his followers.
It is the birthplace of Muhammad
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire.
17
Arabia lies at the crossroads of:
turn left at the fork in the road
a rock & a hard place
Carmel Valley
Asia, Africa, & Europe
18
Muhammad spent his early years living in the Ka'ba.
True - but he wasn't very successful
False - he lived as a nomad in the desert
False - he lived in Madinah
True - an he was very successful
19
After the first four caliphs, what changed in the Muslim empire?
Egyptian nomads took power.
Leaders stopped making war.
Islam split into two branches: Sunni & Shi'ah.
The Qu'ran was respected.
20
In Muhammad's day most people were polytheists who worshiped only one God.
True
False
21
What is said to have happened on Muhammad's Night Journey?
He fled from Makkah to another city for safety.
He visited his sleeping followers just before he died.
He met an angel in a ave near his home.
A winged horse took him to Jerusalem.
22
Muhammad is considered God's prophet for which religion?
Shintoism
Catholicism
Islam
Pastafarianism
23
The word "Muslim" means:
surrenders to God
follows Muhammad
preaches the one true faith
practices kindness towards all

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