Chapter 7 Review

Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition? 

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

What took Muhammad to places beyond the Arabian Peninsula? 

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

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

• a belief in one God
• a single social class
• a common language
• a central government

What geographic feature made Makkah a wealthy city? 

• sheltered harbor
• deep mountain forest
• location on trade routes
• oasis water

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

• teach monotheism
• defeat Syrian rulers
• write down the most important laws
• flee to Northern Africa

The word Muslim means one who ___________________.

• surrenders to God
• follows Muhammad
• preaches the one true faith
• practices kindness to all

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

• It tells the story of Muhammad's life & death.
• It records God's words spoken to Gabriel.
• It is a collection of sermons from Muhammad.
• It records the history of the Arabs.

What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Makkah? 

• Children should learn to read.
• Women should have more rights.
• The rich should share their wealth.
• People should trade with non-believers.

Why did the leaders of Makkah want to keep polytheism? 

• It taught people to obey them.
• It kept peace among the tribes.
• It let them sell idols.
• It brought pilgrims to the city.

How did some clans boycott Muhammad’s clan? 

• By tearing down their stores
• By shutting them in caves
• By starting a siege of Mahdina
• By refusing to do business with them