Islam Quiz

The city where the prophet Muhammad was born -

• Mecca
• Medina
• Jerusalem
• Baghdad

The term Islam translates into what meaning? 

• Follow the Prophet
• Love your neighbor
• Practice Jihad
• Submit to God's will

What was the unifying force in the Muslim world?

• geographic isolation
• Arab language and culture
• political unity
• race-based slavery

What geographical feature was located in the middle of the Arabian peninsula?

• water
• beach
• desert
• plains

A nomad is

• A person who fights in a religious war 
• A person who works at Hot Topic 
• A person who moves from place to place
• A person who creates illustrated manuscripts

The Arab tribes worshiped various patron gods and goddesses, this means they were:

• Atheistic
• Humanistic
• Monotheistic
• Polytheistic

In which part of the world is the Arabian Peninsula located?

• Asia

• Europe

• The Middle East

• Eastern Europe

Where does fresh water come from on the Arabian Peninsula?

• River

• Oasis

• Ocean

• Rain

Who did Muhammad claim visited him while praying in a cave?

• Jesus

• The Angel Gabriel

• God

• No one visited him!

What happened to Muhammad and his followers in Mecca?

• They were welcomed by all

• They were persecuted

• They were forced to convert back to the old faith

• None of these!