Islam Quiz Review

How was the location of Arabia good for trade?

• Located in between Asia, Africa, Europe

• Culturally significant so many traders stopped for goods

• Traders had to stop for rest because of the desert-like climate

The group of people who lived in Arabia; Arabic word for "desert dweller"

• Muslim

• Mecca

• Ka'ba

• Bedouin

How did the physical geography of Arabia affect the Bedouin's way of life?

• They settled permanently near rivers

• They were nomads - moved to access resources

• Travelled to water daily, but lived in the middle of the desert for protection

The only pace life could flourish in Arabia was at a fertile place with water called an _________.

The great political and military leader who was founder of Islam

• Paul

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Abraham

A teacher believed to be inspired by God is called a _______.

(examples: Muhammad, Jesus, Abraham)

Why was teaching loyalty to the umma (religious community) important in Islam?

• It created a kind, gentle vibe amongst the warring tribes of Arabia

• It was important for survival in the Arabian desert

• It was actually less important than tribal loyalties

• People began to value the religion over their tribal loyalties

The holy book in Islam is called ________.

• Sunna

• Hajj

• Hadith

• Qu'ran

The Muslim place of worship is called a _________.

• Temple

• Mosque

• Ka'bah

• Imam

How are the Qu'ran and the Sunna related?

• Both are holy texts in Islam

• Names of important leaders in Islam

• Both instruct Muslims how to worship and practice the religion

• Names of two significant pilgrimages Muslims will take in their lifetime