Why did the leaders of Makkah want to keep polytheism?

It brought pilgrims to their city.

What action by Muhammad in Madinah made that city important to his followers?

He lived there while he converted more people to Islam.

Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?

It was the birthplace of Muhammad.

How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?

As a ruling family, they conquered new lands.

Why is the Qur'an the holy book of Islam?

It records the word of God spoken by Gabriel.

What took Muhammad to places beyond the Arabian Peninsula?

leading caravan trips for trade

Which question separated the Sunnis from the Shi'ah?

Must a caliph be descended from Muhammad?

What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Makkah?

The rich should share their wealth.

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Origins and Spread of Islam

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1
According to Islamic teachings, what did the angel Gabriel tell Muhammad to do?
flee to the deserts of North Africa
write down the most important laws
defeat the Syrian rulers
teach monotheism
2
Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by...
a common language
a single social class
a central government
a belief in one god
3
All of the following describes Muhammad's Night Journey except...
winged-horse
levels of heaven
Moses, Abraham and Adam
cave meditation
4
Why did the leaders of Makkah want to keep polytheism?
It taught people to obey them.
It kept peace among the tribes.
It let them sell expensive idols.
It brought pilgrims to their city.
5
How did the Muslim empire treat Jews and Christians differently from Muslims?
It burned their houses of worship.
It outlawed use of their prayers.
It charged them extra taxes.
It made them leave the empire.
6
After the first four caliphs, what changed in the Muslim empire?
Islam split into two branches.
Egyptian nomads took power.
Leaders stopped making war.
The Qur'an was respected.
7
Who did Muhammad travel to the desert to live with?
camel herders
nomads
sand traders
Syrians
8
What geographic feature made Makkah a wealthy city?
location on trade routes
oasis water for agriculture
sheltered harbor
deep mountain forests
9
The Islamic term for God is...
Allah
Abu Talib
Qur'an
Abraham
10
Where did Muhammad's Night Journey take place?
Jerusalem
Medinah
Egypt
Makkah
11
Who did Muhammad not pray with during his Night Journey?
Abraham
Moses
Jesus
Abu Talib
12
What action by Muhammad in Madinah made that city important to his followers?
He tore down the city walls and destroyed ancient shrines.
He prayed with Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
He lived there while he converted more people to Islam.
He delivered his Last Sermon, announcing that he'd retire.
13
What business trait was Muhammad known for?
honesty
aggresivenss
corrupt
shrewdness
14
Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?
Muhammad moved there with his followers.
It was the capital of the Umayyad Empire.
Most Muslims live there today.
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
15
The word Muslim means one who...
surrenders to God
practices kindness toward all
preaches the one true faith
follows Muhammad
16
What was the name of the widow Muhammad married?
Zakiyah
Lakia
Khadijah
Salena
17
How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?
As wandering preachers, they attracted new converts.
As a ruling family, they conquered new lands.
As wealthy traders, they spread Arab ideas.
As scholars, they translated the Qur'an to other languages.
18
All of the following describe Muhammad except...
generous
orphan
wealthy
trustworthy
19
Why is the Qur'an 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 word of God spoken by Gabriel.
It records the history of the Arabs and the spread of Islam.
20
What took Muhammad to places beyond the Arabian Peninsula?
leading caravan trips for trade
conquering a vast empire
searching for a wife
herding the family goats
21
An Islamic pilgrimage is also known as a...
zakat
hijrah
shariah
haj
22
What part of the world has the largest concentration of Muslims?
Japan
Middle East
South Africa
United States
23
Which question separated the Sunnis from the Shi'ah?
Should nonbelievers be punished?
Must a caliph be descended from Muhammad?
Should religious pictures of humans be permitted?
Is it wise to expand the empire?
24
How many pillars of Islam are there?
7
5
6
4
25
What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Makkah?
Trade with unbelievers was wrong.
Women should have more rights.
Children should learn to read.
The rich should share their wealth.

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