Ch. 3.1 - A New Faith

What best describes the climate of of Arabia?

• tropical islands

• hot and dry deserts and plains

• warm and humid (damp)

• hot summers and cold snowy winters

Herding animals and living in tents, raising camels and goats, and loyalty to their tribes best describes which group of Arabs?

• townpeople

• sheiks

• sufis

• bedouins

Why did merchants form caravans?

• for protection against bedouin raids

• to sell their goods more cheaply

• as a defense against the weather

• to gain more tax money

Muhammad preached about all of the following EXCEPT

• Women cannot own property.

• People should prepare for a day of judgment.

• All people are equal in the eyes of God.

• The rich should share their wealth.

Why did the wealthy merchants and religious leaders reject Muhammad's teachings?

• The merchants wanted to share their wealth with the poor.

• They wanted their city to be the most beautiful religious center.

• They thought Muhammad was trying to destroy their authority.

• They thought Muhammad was trying to be more wealthy than them.

Which event became the first year of the Muslim calendar?

• when Muhammad prayed in a cave

• when Muhammad got married

• the Hijrah, when Muhammad went to Yathrib

• when Muhammad died

According to Muhammad, what must the government do?

• It should protect the country from invasions.

• It should pass laws for religious freedom.

• It should use its power to uphold Islam.

• It make sure the poor are fed.

How is Islam similar to Judaism and Christianity?

• They all worship in a church.

• They always live peacefully together.

• They all believe in the same God.

• They all use the same holy book.

How is Islam different from Judaism and Christianity?

• Muslims see Muhammad as the last and greatest prophet.

• Muslims see Jesus as the son of God.

• Muslims believe Abraham was a prophet.

• Muslims believe Moses was a prophet.

What is the holy book of Islam?

• the Holy Bible

• the Torah

• the Quran

• the Shariah