The Rise of Islam

Why is Arabia considered to be a "crossroads" region?

• Because it lies along the Silk Road connecting Europe with China.

• Because the center of the peninsula is hot, where few plants grow.

• Because the peninsula contains a few oases, where caravans stop.

• Because it lies near where the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia meet.

The Arabian Peninsula contains a few_________ where caravan routes often meet.

• deep lakes

• sand dunes

• desert oases

• salt deposits

Why do Arab goat herders need to move from one area to another frequently?

• to avoid being robbed by criminals

• to follow the movement of the stars

• to search for water for their animals

• to follow the caravans around the desert

Early settlers of Arabia who lived in regions where agriculture was possible due to the presence of oases created a(n) _____________ way of life.

• industrial

• nomadic

• sedentary

• urban

Why are many settlements on the Arabian Peninsula along the southern and western coasts?

• Because the Arabian peninsula is a harsh, dry region.

• Because the region is covered by desert.

• There are only a few areas where settlement is possible due to the presence of mountains.

• All of the Above

What does Islam mean?

• to submit to God

• to become more religious

• to give your wealth to the poor

• to follow the teachings of Muhammad

Which religions share similar beliefs with Islam?

• Christianity and Judaism

• Sikhism and Jainism

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Daoism and Confucianism

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Qur’an?

• It is the third most important book of Islam.

• Muslims believe it contains the word of God.

• It is a collection of traditional Arabic laws.

• Muslims believe that it contains the writings of Abraham.

Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• never telling a lie

• fasting during Eid al-Fitr

• making the hajj to Medina

• giving to the poor and needy

__________ law is based on the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and human reason, and it has adopted some Western legal traditions.

• Islamic

• Judaic

• Muhammad's

• Monotheistic