Study Guide: Rise of Islam

The 3 continents that surround Arabia are Europe, Asia, and ___________________

• Africa

• Australia

• China

• South America

What desert is nicknamed the "Empty Quarter"

• The Syrian Desert

• The Rub' al Khali Desert

• The Sahara Desert

• The Nafud Desert

These are underground water sources that flow to the surface.

• Waterfalls

• Lakes

• Delta

• Oasis

Oasis will eventually become __________ for Nomads

• Trade Centers

• Religious Cites

• Desert Camps

• Homes for Camels

Trade markets in desert towns

• Swap meet

• Flea Market

• Remate

• Souk

Before Islam, most Arabs were __________________

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

A very wealthy and religious city in Arabia

• Jerusalem

• Damascus

• Mecca

• Baghdad

What religious structure is located in Mecca

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Ka'aba

• Tent City of Mina

• The Coliseum

What does the angel Gaberial tell Muhammad?

• There is only one god and Jesus is the last prophet

• To go back to Mecca and tell people that there are many gods

• There is only one God and Muhammad is the last prophet.

Judaism, Christianity and Islam all share the same _______________

• Holy Book

• God

• Religious Holidays

• Temples