Unit 3 Islam & Africa

Which of the following best describes the impact of the geography on the people of Arabia?

• Mountains isolated Arabs from outside invasion

• Deserts and the lack of fertile soil forced Arabs to trade

• Its location on the Mediterranean Sea led to cultural diffusion with Greece

• Location near fertile river valleys allowed for farming and advanced cities

What role do the Five Pillars of Islam play in a Muslim’s life?

• The times during the day when Muslims must travel.

• The various divisions of Islam.

• The major duties required of all Muslims.

• Muhammad and the four leaders who followed him.

What is the name of the prophet that created and spread Islam?

• Muhammad

• Hegira

• Justinian

• Abraham

Followers of the Islamic religion are called:

• Kushites

• Muslims

• Bedouins

• Calpha

Which of the following CAUSED Muhammad's Hijrah (Hegira) to Medina?

• Muhammad wanted to spread Islam to Africa

• Trade along the Indian Ocean brought Islam to Asia

• Arabs in Mecca persecuted Muslims and forced them to leave the city

• The destruction of the Ka'aba angered many Muslims

The main language of the Islamic religion is:

• Turkish

• Latin

• Greek

• Arabic

The holiest trade city of Islam is named:

• Mecca

• Medina

• Ramadan

• Baghdad

Who did Muslims consider the "people of the book"?

• the Greeks

• Jews and Christians

• Zoroastrians

• only Muslims

Which of the following is the holy book of Islam?

• Qur'an

• Analects

• New Testament

• Torah

What system of Islamic law regulates the family life, moral conduct, and the business and community life of Muslims?

• Sunna

• Five Pillars

• Shari'ah

• Ummah