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Why were many Meccans angry with Muhammad's teaching?
They did not want to give up their food
They did not want to give up their idols
They did not want to give up their camels
They did not want to give up their homes
2
Why did the Jews and Arabs of Yathrib welcome Muhammad?
They hoped he would bring them wealth.
They hoped he could save their souls
They hoped he would protect them from invaders.
They hoped he would prevent a civil war from breaking out.
3
Mild during day, clear at night; Downpours during rainy season; secluded; terracing used for agriculture.
Desert
Mountains
Oases
Coastal Plains
4
Muhammad had a reputation as a seeker of _________________?
solitude
health
wealth
fame
5
Where did Islam spread after Muhammad's death?
North Africa, present-day, Persia, India and Japan
South Africa, present-day Spain, Persia, India and China
North Africa, present-day Hungary, Persia, India and Japan
North Africa, present-day Spain, Persia, India and China
6
Who was considered by Muslims to be the last prophet?
Jesus
Abraham
Adam
Muhammad
7
In the hopes of converting Christians and Jews, which direction did Muhammad have Muslins pray?
Direction of Medina
Direction of Jerusalem
Direction of Mecca
Direction of Yathrib
8
Who were the original inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula
Quraysh
Bedouins
Christians
Muslims
9
The Quran is similar to the Torah and the Christian Bible because it contains writings such as stories.
True
False
10
What two groups were created when Islam split?
Sonny and Cher
Shiites and Jews
Shiites and Sunnis
Sunnis and Jews
11
How did Islam change the status of women in Arab society?
Islam taught that men were spiritually superior to women
Islam taught that women were spiritually superior to men
It didn't
Islam taught that men and women were spiritually equal
12
Mecca's population was
NOT
diverse.
False
True
13
What are the four landscape features found in the Arabian Peninsula
Desert, valleys, mountains, and oases
Mountains, valleys, oases, and snow banks
Mountains, volcanoes, desert, and oases
Mountains, coastal plain, oases, and desert
14
What happened when Muhammad captured Mecca?
He threw out all of the Jews
He dedicated the Kaaba to himself
He rededicated the Kaaba to Allah
He dedicated the Kaaba to Jesus
15
What was the name of the powerful local tribe of Arabs who promised to protect their idols in the Kaaba?
Semites
Quraysh
Syrian
Bedouin
16
What does the term Muslim mean?
Those who follow Jesus.
Those who submit to Muhammad.
Those who submit to God.
Those who follow Muhammad.
17
The Sufis were a group of Muslim poets who used poetry to teach ideas and beliefs. What were those ideas and beliefs?
Prayer, fasting, and a simple life would draw people closer to Jesus
Prayer, fasting, and a simple life would draw people closer to God
Prayer, fasting, and giving more money will draw people closer to God
Prayer, eating and a simple life would draw people closer to God
18
What are the five reasons for the spread of Islam?
Conquest; art; religion; trade; education
Conquest; food; religion; trade; education
There were six
Power; art; religion; trade; education
19
One of the five pillars is the Daily Worship, also known as...
zakat
salat
shada
hajj
20
Summer 120 degrees; winter below zero; no vegetation; 500 foot sand dunes; camels used for transportation.
Mountains
Desert
Oases
Coastal Plains
21
Mecca is an important trade stop and religious center of Arabia
False
True
22
Who were the caliphs?
A series of Muslim rulers who were Ishmael's successors
A series of Muslim rulers who were Abar's successors
A series of Muslim rulers who were Muhammad's successors
A series of Jewish rulers who were Abar's successors
23
What happened at the Battle of Badr?
Muhammad's army was outnumbered and they lost.
Although Muhammad's army was outnumbered, they won.
Although the Quraysh's army was outnumbered they won.
The Quraysh's army was outnumbered and they lost.
24
Who or what protected Muhammad and allowed him to stay in Mecca?
His kindness and generosity
His handsome looks
His powerful and respected family
His wife
25
Why did the Ottoman Empire decline?
Corruption and failure to keep up with the power of European nations
Corruption and the failure to keep with the power of the United States
Corruption and failure to stay loyal to their leaders
Corruption and failure to keep up with the Kardashians
26
Who did Muhammad work for and eventually marry?
Amin
Fatima
Khadija
Abu
27
According to Biblical tradition, who are the Arabs descendants of?
Jesus' Son
Abraham's Son
Noah's Son
Abu Bakr's Son
28
Level land along a coast; more humid than interior region; contains most cultivated land and most trading cities.
Oases
Coastal Plains
Desert
Mountains
29
What was important about the Battle of Tours?
It stopped the advance of Islam into Europe beyond Spain.
It stopped the advance of Islam into North Africa
It stopped the advance of Islam into North America
It stopped the advance of Islam into Africa
30
What two miracles was Muhammad credited with?
"Night Journey" (the 7 levels of heaven); Walked on water
Brought forth a spring; Turned water into wine
Turned water into wine; Walked on water
Brought forth a spring; "Night Journey" (the 7 levels of heaven)
31
One of the five pillars is the Almsgiving, also known as...
hajj
sawm
shada
zakat
32
One of the five pillars is the Pilgrimage to Mecca, also known as...
sawm
hajj
shada
zakat
33
What is Muhammad's journey to Yathrib (later called Medina) known as?
The Sawm
The Shahada
The Hijrah
The Salat
34
Where was the Kaaba located?
Mecca
. Yathrib
Syria
Medina
35
What issue split the Shiites and Sunnis?
Who should be the new leader after Muhammad was assassinated.
Divorce
Which direction to pray
Who should be the new leader after Utham was assassinated.
36
What was the Quraysh's response to the spread of Islam?
They became hostile towards the Muslims.
They converted to Christianity.
They converted to Islam
They became hostile towards the Jews.
37
What did the Bedouins value above all else?
horses and water
horses and swords
camels and water
camels and swords
38
They renamed the city of Yathrib - Medinaht unNabit. What does that mean?
City of God
City of Angels
City of the Prophet
City of Gold
39
One of the five pillars is the Fasting, also known as...
hajj
zakat
shada
sawm
40
Who raised Muhammad and eventually adopted him?
His father, Abdallah
His uncle, Abu Talib
His wife, Khadija
His father-in-law, Abu Bakr
41
What were the major points of Muhammad's teachings?
All of them
All are subject to Judgment Day and Live righteously
The rich shall share with the poor
There is only one God and all believers are equal
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Fertile place in desert; depended on wells and springs; some water makes cultivation possible; frankincense and myrrh
Coastal Plains
Mountains
Oases
Desert
43
According to Quranic tradition, who are the Arabs descendants of?
Abu Bakr's Son
Noah's Son
Jesus' Son
Abraham's Son
44
The "hajj" (commonly called "the pilgrimage of farewell") became standard practice for all Muslims.
True
False
45
One of the five pillars is the Profession of Faith, also known as...
shada
salat
zakat
hajj
46
What two "writings" provide the guiding rules and principles for all Muslims?
Bible and Qu'ran
Sunna and Bible
Torah and Qu'ran
Sunna and Qu'ran
47
After the Jews opposed Muhammad, what direction did Muhammad tell Muslims to pray?
Direction of Jerusalem
Direction of Medina
Direction of Mecca
Direction of Yathrib
48
In AD 630, Muhammad and his supporters captured Mecca.
False
True
49
The Ottomans were able to defeat their enemies and treated people of different religions with tolerance
False
True
