7.17 Rise of Islam

Where was Mohammad born?

• Medina

• Mecca

• Yathrib

• Quraysh

At what age did Mohammad start having visions?

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 50

What was the basic message of Islam preached by Mohammad?

• There are multiple gods

• There is no God but Allah

• There is no God

• There is no Allah

Why did some people persecute Mohammad and his followers?

• They didn't like his message

• They were jealous of his popularity

• They wanted to protect Mecca's trade

• They were forced by the Quraysh

Where did Mohammad and his followers migrate to?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Yathrib

• Quraysh

What agreement did Mohammad make with the people of Medina?

• To protect each other from harm

• To convert to Islam

• To fight against the Quraysh

• To exile the Jewish clans

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Trench in 627?

• Muslim forces won

• Meccan forces won

• It ended in a draw

• Both sides suffered heavy losses

When did the Muslim forces succeed in retaking Mecca?

• 570

• 610

• 622

• 630

When did Islam spread throughout the Middle East, Africa, Spain, and nearly all the way into India?

• 570-610

• 610-622

• 622-630

• 630-750

What was one of the reasons for conversion to Islam?

• Appeal of new religious beliefs

• Desire to be part of Islamic society

• Wish to avoid taxes and restrictions

• All of the above