The Origins of Islam

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Arabia and nearby lands are at the __________ of Asia, Africa, and Europe.

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The geography of the Arabian Peninsula played a key role in the exchange of what in this region?​ ​

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Which city was the center of trade?​

• Mecca
• Medina
• San Diego
• Philadelphia

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Who was the founder of Islam?​ ​ ​

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How was  Mecca ruled in the 6th century?

• No central government

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Totalitarian

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Describe the Ka’bah.

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What was Muhammad known for when he became a merchant?

• His honesty and integrity as a merchant.
• His focus on expanding trade routes.
• His aggressive business tactics.
• His wealth and luxury as a merchant.

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What happened to Muhammad in the cave?

• Muhammad found a treasure in the cave.
• Muhammad received his first message from the Angel Gabriel.

• Muhammad was visited by a group of merchants.
• Muhammad fell asleep and had a dream.

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Islam is based on what three values?

• Prayer, Fasting, Pilgrimage
• Compassion, honesty, justice

• Faith, Charity, Community
• Wisdom, Strength, Honor

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Messages given to Muhammad were memorized and collected by followers in what holy book?

• Qur'an

• Torah
• Vedas
• Bible

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Why did people reject Muhammad’s teachings at first?

• They did not want to share wealth

• They feared Muhammed would gain political power

• Merchants worried about trade if travelers stopped coming to Mecca to worship

• They did not want to give up polytheism

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When Muhammad and his followers left Mecca, where did they go?

• Medina
• Jerusalem
• Mecca
• Cairo

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What did Muhammad remind his followers to do in his last sermon?

• Focus solely on personal gain
• Ignore the needs of others
• Promote conflict and division
• Treat other well and to be faithful