The Muslim World - The Rise of Islam

What was the land that Arab nomads came from like?

• a large, flatland area with grass

• an area of mostly desert with little water

• a mountainous set of foothills

• a set of valleys covered by snow

What was the city place where religious pilgrims would travel that was seen as the house of Abraham?

• Mecca

• Geneva

• Medina

• Tehran

Who was the prophet of Allah that was born into a wealthy family and then became an orphan?

• Pericles

• Ali

• Muhammad

• Ayatollah

A follower of Islam that means "one who has submitted" is called a:

• Muslim

• Hindu

• Buddhist

• Sikh

The religion that means "submission to the will of Allah" is called what?

• Orthodox

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

Which of the following is not a pillar of Islam?

• faith

• prayer

• tithe

• alms

What is the Muslim holy book that follows the stories of Muhammad called?

• Gospel

• Torah

• Qur'an

• Bible

What is the Muslim law that regulates family, moral, and business life?

• Sunna

• Bushido

• Shari'a

• Qur'an

What does the Muslim religion teach in regards to Judaism and Christianity, even though it does not always happen?

• shared beliefs

• it does not teach about actions towards other religions

• desecration

• tolerance