Ch. 12.1 Roots of Islam Quiz

Describe the climate of the Arabian Peninsula.

• It is completely a desert with no sources of water.

• It is largely savannah, grassy plains with few trees.

• Mostly mountainous with valleys in between.

• Mostly desert with scattered water sources called oases.

How did early Arabs survive life in the desert?

• They conquered a large area so they could have more resources.

• By banding together in tribes.

• They mined gold and silver and became very wealthy.

• They built aqueducts to bring water from far away sources.

Who were the Bedouins?

• Residents of the Arabian Peninsula that travel from oasis to oasis with herds of goats, camels, and sheep.

• Mercenaries who would offer their military service to the highest bidder.

• Bankers who became rich funding the kingdoms of many European monarchs.

What was one of the richest trading towns on the Arabian Peninsula?

• Mecca

• Constantinople

• Jeddah

• Tunisia

Aside from trade, why did many people go to Mecca?

• It had a popular theme park.

• It had unique geographic features that people thought gave special powers.

• It was a religious destination where people went on pilgrimages to.

• There was nothing special about Mecca aside from trade.

What was the name of the shrine that people came to pray at in Mecca?

• The Kaaba

• Hagia Sophia

• Notre Dame

• Dome of the Rock

A group of traveling merchants:

• Oases

• Mosque

• Bazaar

• Caravan

Green area in a desert fed by underground water:

• Aquipher

• Oasis

• Pipes

• Aqueducts

What is a term for a group of people that move from place to place?

• Sedentary

• Nomadic

• Banu

What year was Muhammad born?

• 476

• 570

• 610

• 800