Middle East - Quiz

Which of the following BEST describes the geography of the Middle East?

• mountains, cold, wet

• rivers, hot, dry

• oases, cold, wet

• deserts, hot ,dry

Why did nomads travel from place to place?

• To escape raiders trying to steal their camels

• To find food and water for their animals

• To try and find a permanent home

• To find a tribe to join

Arabia's location made it important for what activity?

• herding

• governing

• climbing

• trading

What developed around oases?

• feudal manors

• farming and trading centers

• rival kingdoms

• new technologies

According to Islamic teachings, how did Muhammad learn that Allah (God) had chosen him as a prophet?

• Muhammad saw Allah (God) while he was praying.

• Khadijah told Muhammad to pray for a sign.

• Muhammad received a written message from Allah.

• Muhammad received a visit from the angel Gabriel.

What word best describes Muhammad?

• writer

• prophet

• scholar

• Christian

How often do Muslims pray?

• five times a day

• five times a week

• five times a month

• five times a year

What is the hajj?

• pilgrimage to Makkah

• prayer five times a day

• faith in one god

• education of the Qur'an

In the field of medicine, Muslims established the first

• hospitals

• medications

• research

• schools

Prophet Muhammad said: ‘The earth is a mosque for you, so wherever you are at the time of prayer, pray there.’

In the passage above, the word mosque is similar to a:

• School

• Trading Post

• Church

• Restaurant