History of the 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.

• All trade routes end in Arabia.

What was the most important difference between Muhammad's teachings and the beliefs of other 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.

The Sunnah is based on the

• hadith.

• Shariah.

• Qur'an.

• Five Pillars of Islam.

Which goal would have been most important to nomads?

• getting food and water for their animals

• building large temples

• getting water for their crops

• collecting spices, gold, and other goods

What content is included in the Qur'an?

• guidelines for moral behavior

• Muhammad's words and actions

• interpretation of the Sunnah

• description of the life of Muhammad

Which of the following is an Islamic belief?

• The Sunnah is the exact word of God.

• Muhammad was the son of God.

• Allah is the only God.

• Muhammad's house in Medina is Islam's most sacred place.

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

• successor.

• caliph.

• sultan.

• emperor.

Muslims initially showed tolerance by

• accepting other people's religious beliefs.

• converting others to Islam.

• allowing only Christians to practice their religion.

• conquering the Berbers.

Water on the Arabian peninsula is located mainly

• in inland lakes.

• in underground aquifers.

• in scattered oases.

• in forested areas.

Animal products, herbs, and cooking supplies were traded in

• observatories.

• the Kaaba.

• nomadic encampments.

• towns centered around oases.