The Rise of Islam Begins

Which religion is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad; founded 622 CE in Mecca.

• Judaism

• Islam

• Christianity

Which religion uses the Qur'an?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

What is the climate of Arabia like?

• Cold and Wet

• Hot and Dry

• Tropical

• Tundra

Why is Arabia known as a "crossroads" location?

• It is between Africa, Asia, and Europe

• There was a tribe called "crossroads"

• There was a major freeway in Arabia

• The name is just made up

Which one of these is not one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Praying 5 times a day

• Giving to the poor

• Fasting during Ramadan

• First Holy Communion

What is the central teaching of Islam?

• Pray 5 times a day

• Fast during Ramadan

• There is only one God and Muhammad is his prophet

• Give to the poor

According to Islamic belief, where did Muhammad receive his teachings?

• In a cave from an angel

• in a cave from Moses

• in a cave from his father

• in a cave from his mother

What are two ways Islam is similar to Christianity and Judaism?

• They are not similar at all

• They all believe in one God and some of the same prophets

• They believe in 3 Gods

• They believe in dozens of Gods

Where was the first Mosque?

• In Muhammad's house in Medina

• In Muhammad's house in Mecca

• In Muhammad's house in Europe

• In Muhammad's house in Japan

Islam requires Muslims to make at least one pilgrimage to

• Mount Hija

• Mecca

• Medina

• Baghdad