Origin of Islam and Early Islamic Empires

What is the pilgrimage to Mecca made by Muslims called?

• Shahadah

• Salat

• Fasting

• Hajj

What is a Muslim place of worship called?

• Mosque

• Church

• Temple

• Cathedral

The location of Mecca and Medina contributed to

• the ability of early Muslims to remain pure

• the spread of Islam across the Arabian Peninsula

• the problems early Muslims had winning converts

• the blending of various religious traditions to produce Islam

Performing which Pillar of Islam leads many Muslims to memorize certain passages from the Quran?

• salat (prayer)

• zakat (charity)

• siyam (fasting)

• hajj (pilgrimage)

Muhammad returned to Mecca near the end of his life as a result of

• successful warfare against the Meccans

• the Meccans' embrace of Islam

• the Meccans' acceptance of religious tolerance

• his desire to make a pilgrimage to the birthplace of Islam

Which statement describes the greatest similarity between the teachings of Islam and the teachings of both Judaism and Christianity?

• All three make promises of Heaven on Earth.

• All three require the belief in the one true God.

• All three call for religious exercises only on the Sabbath.

• All three claim that their adherents are the Chosen People.

The second Pillar of Islam, salat (prayer), requires Muslims to do which of the following?

• proclaim their faith every day

• attend mosque every Sabbath day

• kneel and face Mecca five times daily

• offer a prayer of thanks before every meal

Which event(s) marked the beginning of the Crusades?

• a series of Christian attacks on the Muslim world

• a Muslim invasion of southeastern Europe

• Muslim persecution of Christians and Jews

• the excommunication of the Byzantine Emperor

What trend describes a long-lasting effect of the Crusades?

• the decline of the last major Islamic empire

• a permanent split within the Christian world

• tensions between Jews, Muslims, and Christians

• European dominance of trade through the Middle East

Which statement describes how Muhammad's successor was determined?

• He was Muhammad's oldest son.

• He was the political leader in charge of Mecca.

• He was the commanding general of the Muslim army.

• He was chosen by a council of Muhammad's closest advisers