Ch. 2 Islamic Civilization

Which religion started in the city of Mecca in Arabia and spread to north Africa, Persia and part of Europe?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

Lands conquered by Arab armies between 661-900 AD? (YELLOW)

• Mecca, India, and Egypt

• Arabia, Southwest Asia, the Byzantine Empire

• Europe, Persia, and Egypt

• India, Spain, and North Africa

Why were oases important to the early Arab people?

• They served as heads of the tribes

• They had olive trees

• They provided water in the desert

• They showed Bedouins the paths through the desert

Who were the desert herders who lived in tents and sometimes would rob merchants?

• The Bedouins

• The Persians

• The Byzantines

• The Sunnis

Islam was brought to Arabia through the teachings of which man?

• Sulieman

• Muhammad

• al-Razi

• Abu Bakr

According to Muhammad, he believed that

• The wealthy should help the poor

• Everyone should read the Bible

• People should worship as many gods as they pleased

• Everyone should read and write in Arabic and Latin

Makkah (Mecca) became the richest trading city in Arabia partly because

• people discovered gold and struck it rich

• it was a great farming center

• it was at the crossroads for trade

• it was located along the Mediterranean Sea

Which is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Believing that Allah is the only God

• Praying 5 times a day facing Mecca

• Believing in the Ten Commandments

• Giving to Charity and the poor

How did Islam spread throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa?

• The Quran was translated in all languages

• Through Arab trade routes, conquest, and building schools

• European kings converted to Islam

• Arabs shared Islamic teachings on social media

What was Muhammad's reaction after being visited by the angel in the cave?

• Nothing--he ignored the voice

• Frightened--he only told his wife

• Excited--he immediately went out to spread the word of God

• Confused--he didn't understand what the angel said