Chp 7.1: Origins of Islam

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the significance of Muhammad in the origins of Islam?

• He was a merchant from Mecca who introduced a major world religion called Islam.

• He was a nomadic leader who united all of Arabia under one government.

• He was a famous warrior who conquered much of the Middle East.

• He was a philosopher who wrote about desert life.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key terms related to Islam?

• Mecca

• Qur'an

• Mosque

• Oasis

Multiple Choice

Which city is known as the birthplace of Muhammad?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Baghdad

• Cairo

Open Ended

Describe how the physical features and climate of Arabia influenced the way people lived there.

Multiple Choice

Who was Khadijah in the life of Muhammad?

• His mother

• His wife

• His sister

• His daughter

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the holy book in which Muhammad's messages were written down?

• Torah

• Bible

• Qur'an

• Vedas

Open Ended

Explain how Muhammad's teachings influenced the way people lived according to Islamic beliefs.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the spread of Islam in Arabia are correct?

• Mecca's rulers supported Muhammad's teachings.

• The trip to Medina was called the hegira.

• The year 622 marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.

• Muhammad's followers invited him to move to Medina.

Multiple Choice

Based on the timeline, what major event marked the beginning of the Islamic calendar?

• Muhammad's birth

• Muhammad begins to spread his message

• Muhammad and his followers leave Mecca for Medina

• Muhammad dies