Islamic World

Why do geographers call Arabia a "crossroads" location?

• It is home to very few cultures, or people.
• Trade routes linking Africa, Asia, and Europe run through it.
• People from many different cultures live there.
• It is where Islam, Christianity, and Judaism started.

What was the most important difference between Muhammad's teachings and the beliefs of Arabs?

• Muhammad taught that people should be kind to the poor.
• Muhammad taught that there was only one God.
• Muhammad taught that there were many gods.
• Muhammad taught that people should make pilgrimages to Kaaba.

In terms of importance to Arabian nomads, which concern would you rank first?

• getting food and water for their animals.
• finding shelter for themselves
• visiting oases frequently
• making deals with traders for supplies

In what way is the Qur'an similar to holy books of other religions?

• It describes guidelines for moral behavior.
• Islam is the true religion
• It prohibits owning slaves.
• It describes the life of MO

Which of the following is not an Islamic belief?

• Moses was a prophet.
• Muhammad was the son of God.
• Allah is the only God.
• Abraham was a prophet.

After Muhammad's death, the title given to Islam's highest leaders was

• successor
• caliph
• sultan
• emperor

A way of life in which people traveled the deserts with their herds in search of food and water is called __________.

• nomadic
• sedentary
• pilgrimage
• caravan

_________ was the name of a new religion introduced by the prophet Muhammad.

• Muslim
• Christianity
• Islam
• Judaism

Mecca's rulers approved of Muhammad's teachings and helped spread the Islamic message.

• true
• false

Many merchants in Mecca rejected the teachings of Muhammad becusue they did not want to lose money.

• true
• false