Unit 2 Test Review (7th)

What is monotheism?

• A refusal to do business with an organization or group

• The belief in a single God

• a man born around 570 CE who taught the faith of Islam

• A belief in more than one God

• A follower of the Islamic faith

Who was Muhammad?

• A refusal to do business with an organization or group

• A man born around 570CE who taught the faith of Islam

• A follower of the Islamic faith

• A person who speaks or interprets the words of God

What is a Muslim?

• A refusal to do business with an organization or group

• A man born around 570CE who taught the faith of Islam

• A follower of the Islamic faith

• A person who speaks or interprets the words of God

What does the word Muslim mean?

• Surrenders to God

• Follows Muhammad

• Preaches the one true faith

• Practices kindness towards all

What changed in the Muslim Empire after the first four caliphs?

• The Qur'an was respected

• Leaders stopped making war

• Islam split into two branches

• Egyptian nomads took power

What question separated the two branches of Islam?

• Is it wise to expand the empire?

• Should nonbelievers be punished?

• Should religious pictures of humans be permitted?

• Must a caliph be descended from Muhammad?

How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?

• As wealthy traders, they spread Arab ideas

• As a ruling family, they conquered new lands

• As wandering preachers, they attracted converts

• As scholars, they translated the Qur'an into other languages

What geographic feature made Mecca a wealthy city

• Shltered harbor

• Deep mountain forests

• Location on trade routes

• oasis water for agriculture

What would you most likely see if you went to Mecca during the hajj?

• white doves, released to ruse to heaven

• the ritual anointing of a new imam

• the rebuilding of the Ka'bah, a sacred shrine

• millions of Muslims from all around the world

Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?

• Most Muslims today live there

• It was the birthplace of Muhammad

• It was the capital of the Umayyad empire

• Muhammad moved there with his followers