Origins of Islam

Which two cities on the Arabian Peninsula are holy to Muslims?

• Jerusalem and Baghdad

• Mecca and Medina

• Cairo and Mecca

• Jerusalem and Mecca

Which belief is shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• Monotheism

• Jesus is the Messiah

• Polytheism

• Belief in reincarnation

The major beliefs of all followers of Islam are found in the —

• The Four Noble Truths

• Torah

• Qur'an

• Vedas

Muslims use the term Allah to refer to —

• God

• Moses

• Jesus

• Muhammad

Where did Islam originate?

• India

• China

• North Africa

• Arabian peninsula

Christianity, Islam and Judaism all have what in common? (7.2.2)

• All are  monotheistic
• All are polytheistic
• Each have a unique holy city
• Each have a unique prophet that is the son of God

What geographical feature was located in the middle of the Arabian peninsula?

• water
• beach
• desert
• plains

A nomad is

• A person who fights in a religious war 
• A person who works at Hot Topic 
• A person who moves from place to place
• A person who creates illustrated manuscripts

The Arab tribes worshiped various patron gods and goddesses, this means they were:

• Atheistic
• Humanistic
• Monotheistic
• Polytheistic

What geographic feature made Makkah a wealthy city?

• A. sheltered harbor

• B. deep mountain forests

• C. location on trade routes

• D. oasis water for agriculture