World History 3.1 Islam Quiz

What was the driving force behind the new Arab empire?

• The religion of Islam

• The religion of Buddhism

• The desire for more land and wealth

• The resources of the new country

What is the weather like in Arabia?

• tropical rains and storms

• icy and cold

• intense desert heat

• mild, Mediterranean summer

Where can water be found on the Arabian Peninsula?

• the ocean

• oasis

• nowhere

• trees

In ancient times, what made it difficult to invade the Arabian peninsula?

• long distances and the severe Arabian climate

• they had a very powerful military

• the people of the Arabian peninsula were a peaceful people

• the Arabian peninsula had no resources other countries want

Was Arab's isolation absolute?

• Yes, the desert was too difficult to cross for other nations to trade with Arabia.

• No, the Arabian people traveled everywhere, so they were not isolated.

• Yes, no one wanted to visit Arabia because of its weather.

• No, there was trade because of the surrounding waterways around the peninsula.

Who were the bedouin?

• Ancient Arab warriors who led the army

• The Mesopotamian people who lived near Arabia

• Ancient Arabs who herded animals and lived in tents

• Arabian merchants

What is the leader of the Arabian tribes called?

• chief

• head honcho

• sheik

• sultan

In order to protect themselves from bedouin raids, merchants made journeys in groups of traveling merchants and animals called....

• caravans

• team

• journey jamboree

• pods

What was the most important town along Arabia's trade route?

• Kabul

• Makkah (or Mecca)

• Morocco

• Madinah

What is the low, block-like building surrounded by statues of Arabian Gods and Goddesses that's in the center of Makkah?

• Jakkah

• Linah

• Salah

• Kabbah