3-2 Origins of Islam

The word Muslim means one who

• A. surrenders to God.

• B. follows Muhammad.

• C. preaches the one true faith.

• D. practices kindness toward all.

What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Mecca?

• A. Children should learn to read.

• B. Women should have more rights.

• C. The rich should share their wealth.

• D. Trade with unbelievers was wrong.

9. Why did the leaders of Makkah want to keep polytheism?

• A. It taught people to obey them.
• B. It kept peace among the tribes.
• C. It let them sell expensive idols.
• D. It brought pilgrims to their city.

The word for God in Arabic is...

• Smeagul

• El Shaddai

• Allah

• Vishnu

The holy book of Islam is called the

• Bible

• Torah

• Qur'an

• Shariah

The hegira was Muhammad's journey from

• Arabia to Mecca

• Jerusalem to Medina

• Mecca to Medina

• Syria to Jerusalem

A building used for Muslim prayer is called a

• shrine

• mosque

• Kaaba

• Sunnah

How did Muhammad react to rich merchants ignoring the poor & keep their wealth for themselves?

• He became concerned but did nothing about them

• He went on a pilgrimage to the shrine in Mecca

• He prayed and meditated in the hills outside Mecca

• He left Mecca and traveled to Jerusalem

Which of the following happened first?

• Muhammad began to tell people about the messages from God

• Muhammad taught that there was only one God

• Muhammad received messages from God through an angel

• Muhammad meditated in a cave outside Mecca

Which of the following best summarizes how Muhammad's teachings affected the people of Arabia?

• The teachings made people want to become merchants

• The teachings had very little effect on people

• The teachings made people turn to Christianity

• The teachings challenged and upset many people