Ch. 7: Origin & Spread of Islam

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Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?

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It was the birthplace of Muhammad.

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Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by a common language.

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a common language.

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What took Muhammad to places beyond the Arabian Peninsula? Options: A. searching for a wife, B. herding the family goats, C. conquering a vast empire, D. making caravan trips for trade

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making caravan trips for trade

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What geographic feature made Mecca a wealthy city? A. sheltered harbor, B. deep mountain forests, C. location on trade routes, D. oasis water for agriculture

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location on trade routes

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According to Islamic teachings, what did the angel Gabriel tell Muhammad to do?

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teach monotheism

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The word Muslim means one who

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surrenders to God.

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Why is the Qur’an the holy book of Islam? A. It tells the story of Muhammad's life and death. B. It records the words of God spoken by Gabriel. C. It is a collection of sermons by the prophet Muhammad. D. It records the history of the Arabs and the spread of Islam.

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It records the words of God spoken by Gabriel.

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What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Mecca? A. Children should learn to read. B. Women should have more rights. C. The rich should share their wealth. D. Trade with unbelievers was wrong.

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The rich should share their wealth.

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Why did the leaders of Mecca want to keep polytheism? A. It taught people to obey them. B. It kept peace among the tribes. C. It let them sell expensive idols. D. It brought pilgrims to their city.

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It brought pilgrims to their city.

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How did some clans boycott Muhammad’s clan?

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by refusing to do business with them