Arabian Peninsula Lesson 7 Part One and Two Review

Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by

• love of pizza.
• a single social class.
• a common language. 
• a belief in one God.

What took Muhammad to places beyond the Arabian Peninsula? 

• making caravan trips for trade
• conquering a vast empire
• searching for a wife
• herding the family goats

Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?

• It was the capital of the Umayyad empire. 
• It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
• Most Muslims today live there.
• Muhammad moved there with his followers.

What geographic feature made Mecca a wealthy city?

• deep mountain forests
• plenty of water for agriculture
• great place to pray
• great location for trade

What is the holy book of Islam called?

• Bible 
• Qur'an
• History Alive! textbook
• Torah

The word Muslim means one who...

• preaches the one true faith.
• follows Muhammad.
• surrenders to God.
• follows Jesus.

What happened on Muhammad’s Night Journey?

• He visited his sleeping followers just before he died.
• A winged horse-like creature took him to Jerusalem. 
• He fought a battle.
• He stayed in his cave.

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

• teach monotheism
• run away to another country
• defeat his enemies
• create laws

Before the founding of Islam, most Arabs followed...

• Monotheism
• Christianity
• Polytheism
• Judaism

Why did Abraham build the Ka'bah?

• to use as a shrine to honor God
• to live inside
• to use as a marketplace for trade
• to use as a shrine to honor multiple gods