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Origins of Islam

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1
What is a follower of Islam called?
Muhammad
Hindu
Muslim
Islamist
2
What is the Qur'an according to Muslims?
A pilgrimage to Mecca
Recited words of Muhammad written down
Muslim poetry
A holy shrine in Mecca
3
Why did Muhammad leave Mecca in 622?
Opposition was so strong to his teachings
Foreign invaders
Business was not going well
Lack of food and water
4
What was Mecca like in 610?
capital of the eastern Roman Empire
bustling trade town and site of a holy shrine
largest city in the Middle East
port city and gateway to Africa
5
How did the words and teachings of Islam begin?
Allah wrote the words in a cave
Muhammad saw Allah in a dream
The archangel Gabriel spoke to Muhammad
Muhammad's family spoke the words to him
6
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
the five original mosques
essential duties
The five most powerful leaders of Islam
Muslim prayer
7
What was a major focus of Muhammad's teachings?
many gods
charity
healing
women's rights
8
Which of these is NOT a pillar of Islam?
prayer five times a day
animal sacrifice
annual month-long fast
confession of belief
9
What happened in 628?
Muhammad died
Muhammad returned to Mecca and established it as Muslim
Muhammad received his final words form Gabriel
10
True or False: The Meccan population included Jews and Christians at the time.
False
True
11
How long did it take Muhammad to share his words from Gabriel?
2 days
2 years
1 year
10 years
12
In what year did Muhammad first receive the words according to Muslims?
40 CE
900 CE
610 CE
476 CE