Rise of Islam

Where did Islam begin?

• Arabian Peninsula

• China

• East Africa

• Sahara Desert

What is the holy book of Islam called?

• Torah

• Hashina

• Qur'an

• Bible

What is the name of wealthy trading town where Islam was born?

• Baghdad

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Constantinople

The Arabian Peninsula lies near the intersection of which THREE continents?

• Asia, Africa, and Spain

• Africa, Australia, and Europe

• Asia, Africa and Europe

• Europe, Asia, and North America

What type of landform covers the vast majority of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Rain Forest

• Desert

• Mountains

• Marshy Lands

Term for nomads in Middle East who travelled around Arabian Peninsula herding and trading.

• Bedouins

• Souk

• Sedentary

• Makers

This prophet spoke to the Angel Gabriel around 1400 years ago to set up a new religion.

• Jacob

• Abraham

• Jesus

• Muhammed

Before Muhammad the Kaaba was ancient shrine in the center of Mecca that contained what?

• Hundreds of Jewels and Diamonds

• Food for storage

• Hundreds of idols for worship

• Animals

Mohammed was a prophet. A prophet is someone who ______________________.

• A person who tells messages from God

• A person who talks to angels sometime

• A person who reads the Qur'an

• Who is part god

The merchant rulers of Mecca were very against Mohammed . Why?

• Thought his ideas criticized their conduct and attitudes and threatened their authority

• The merchant rulers were Christians

• Thought his ideas were too radical

• Were not against Mohammed. Actually supported him