Rise of Islam

Which one of the examples below is not an Arab tradition that Muhammad learned from the nomads he lived with in the desert as a young child?

• be kind to strangers

• help orphans and widows

• leave the weak to take care of themselves

• help the needy members of society

What was the "nickname" Muhammad was given when he first started trading on his own around Mecca?

• Al-Amin: "The Trustworthy"

• Abdul-Talib: "The Wealthy"

• Mutlib-Talib: "The Sturdy"

When and where did Muhammad first receive a message as a prophet or a messenger of God?

• Muhammad was first visited by the Angel Gabriel in the Ka'ba.

• Muhammad was first visited by the Angel Gabriel in Jerusalem.

• Muhammad was first visited by the Angel Gabriel in the Hira Cave.

Which of Muhammad’s teachings most upset

Mecca’s leaders?

• Men should be in charge of women and

  children.

• The rich should share their wealth with the

  poor.

• People should be treated fairly under the law.

As the Muslim faith grew in numbers, the Meccan's persecuted the Muslims especially the weak and vulnerable in Muhammad's tribe or clan. Eventually, the Muslims emigrated to _______________ , which was later named Medina or "Home of the Prophet."

• Yathrib

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• New York

When Muhammad and his army took Mecca by force, Muhammad directed his army to do something surprising. What did he command them to do?

• He told them to continue on and live in the desert for 10 years.

• He told them to be merciful to the other army and to show mercy to the people of Mecca. He commanded the army to be peaceful and respect the people of Mecca.

• He demanded that everyone convert to the Islamic faith or they would be killed.

The rich and powerful clans in Mecca _______________________ the Muslim followers of Muhammad. They would not buy anything or sell anything to them. They also physically punished the weak members of the Muslim community.

• benefitted

• prosecuted

• persecuted

Muhammad had a _______________________________ when he saw the angel Gabriel in the Hira Cave.

• convert

• revelation

• migration

Muhammad was a _________________ , he was the person who delivered the words of his god, Allah.

The Islamic faith is a ___________________________ faith which means they believe in one god.

• monotheistic

• polytheistic