Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?

It was the birthplace of Muhammad.

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

It records the word of God spoken by Gabriel.

What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Makkah?

The rich should share their wealth.

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

He lived there while he drew more people to Islam.

Why did the leaders of Makkah want to keep polytheism?

It brought pilgrims to their city.

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Chapter 7 The Origins and Spread of Islam

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Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?
Muhammad moved there with his followers.
Most Muslims live there today.
It was the capital of the Umayyad Empire.
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
2
What part of the world has the largest concentration of Muslims?
Middle East
United States
Japan
South Africa
3
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 Abraham.
It records the history of the Arabs and the spread of Islam.
It records the word of God spoken by Gabriel.
4
What business trait was Muhammad known for?
aggresivenss
shrewdness
corrupt
honesty
5
What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Makkah?
Children should learn to read.
Trade with unbelievers was wrong.
The rich should share their wealth.
Women should have more rights.
6
Where did Muhammad's Night Journey take place?
Makkah
Egypt
Medinah
Jerusalem
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What action by Muhammad in Madinah made that city important to his followers?
He prayed with Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
He lived there while he drew more people to Islam.
He tore down the city walls and destroyed ancient shrines.
He delivered his Last Sermon, announcing that he'd retire.
8
What geographic feature made Makkah a wealthy city?
deep mountain forests
location on trade routes
oasis water for agriculture
sheltered harbor
9
What took Muhammad to places beyond the Arabian Peninsula?
searching for a wife
conquering a vast empire
making caravan trips for trade
herding the family goats
10
Who did Muhammad not pray with during his Night Journey?
Moses
Jesus
Abraham
Abu Talib
11
The word Muslim means one who...
preaches the one true faith
surrenders to God
follows Muhammad
practices kindness toward all
12
Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by...
a belief in one god
a single social class
a central government
a common language
13
What was the name of the widow Muhammad married?
Zakiyah
Salena
Lakia
Khadijah
14
Who did Muhammad travel to the desert to live with?
nomads
camel herders
Syrians
sand traders
15
All of the following describe Muhammad except...
orphan
cheater
trustworthy
generous
16
The Islamic term for God is...
Abu Talib
Allah
Abraham
Qur'an
17
Why did the leaders of Makkah want to keep polytheism?
It let them sell expensive idols.
It kept peace among the tribes.
It brought pilgrims to their city.
It taught people to obey them.
18
How many pillars of Islam are there?
13
5
15
7
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According to Islamic teachings, what did the angel Gabriel tell Muhammad to do?
write down the most important laws
flee to the deserts of North Africa
defeat the Syrian rulers
teach monotheism

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