Why is the city of Medina (Madinah) such a big deal in Islam?

His community of followers grew there.

How did the angry clans hurt Muhammad?

They boycotted his clan's businesses.

The Sunnis and Shi'ah (Shiites) argue about

whether caliphs should be descendants of Muhammad.

How was polytheism good for Makkah's business?

Pilgrims bought goods when they worshipped at the Kaa'ba.

an important Sunni family that built the Islamic empire.

The people of Madinah accepted Islam because Muhammad

brought peace to their fighting clans.

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Islam Ch. 7 Quiz

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1
The Qur'an is _____'s words given through the angel Gabriel.
Muhammad
a caliph
Abraham
God
2
Why is the city of Medina (Madinah) such a big deal in Islam?
He learned to write the Qur'an there.
It's where Muhammad met the angel Gabriel.
The angel Gabriel appeared to everyone.
His community of followers grew there.
3
On his Night Journey, Muhammad flew on a winged horse and met all of the following EXCEPT
Abraham
God
Jesus
Elvis
4
How does Islam change after the first four caliphs?
It splits into two groups.
It allows followers to eat pork.
It rejects Jews and Christians.
It stops expanding.
5
How did the angry clans hurt Muhammad?
They destroyed the Kaa'ba.
They beheaded him.
They called his followers "Mu-hammer heads".
They boycotted his clan's businesses.
6
Jews and Christians, the "People of the Book" (Bible), could continue their religion if they
memorized the Qur'an.
declared Muhammad the last prophet.
agreed to fight in wars.
paid a tax.
7
At the time of Muhammad's birth, the Arabian Peninsula was
under one government.
filled with peaceful clans.
monotheistic.
polytheistic.
8
The Sunnis and Shi'ah (Shiites) argue about
whether the Qur'an is the true word of God.
the role of women in leadership.
the use of violence in expanding the empire.
whether caliphs should be descendants of Muhammad.
9
Muhammad had experiences in the world beyond the Arabian Peninsula when he
prayed in the cave.
moved to Madinah.
traded with his uncle.
lived with nomads as a boy.
10
Muhammad's most important message to preach was
peace.
generosity.
polytheism.
monotheism.
11
Muhammad was also told to preach all of the following EXCEPT
caring for orphans.
improving the status of men.
sharing wealth.
compassion.
12
Muslim means "one who
prays to God".
takes care of the poor".
submits to God".
fights for God".
13
How was polytheism good for Makkah's business?
People gambled to see whose god was most powerful.
People paid tithes to the businesses.
Pilgrims bought goods when they worshipped at the Kaa'ba.
The gods made them rich.
14
The people of the Arabian Peninsula all shared the same
government
cable network
religion
language
15
Mecca was a wealthy city because it was
on the coast
an oasis
a gold mine town
a trading center
16
The birthplace of Muhammad is
Mecca (Makkah)
Alexandria
Jerusalem
Medina (Madinah)
17
The Umayyads were
trained Muslim soldiers.
an important Sunni family that built the Islamic empire.
a type of angel that visited Muslims.
a new religion in Arabia threatening the growth of Islam.
18
The people of Madinah accepted Islam because Muhammad
promised them wealth.
forced them to convert.
tricked them into signing a contract.
brought peace to their fighting clans.
19
Islam means
preach peace.
believe in one God.
surrender to God.
last prophet.
20
The angel Gabriel's message to Muhammad was to
trade with People of the Book
go to Medina
conquer other lands
submit to one God
21
Why didn't the rich leaders of Mecca like Muhammad's teachings?
They were greedy.
They were poor.
They were evil.
They didn't believe in worshipping .
22
Nomads travelled to ______________ in search of water and grazing land.
mountains
oases
lakes
deserts

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