Year of the Elephant

What does C.E. stand for?

• Common Era

• Christian Era

• Current Era

• Century Era

What were the two important events that happened in Arabia in 570 C.E.?

• The birth of Prophet Muhammad (S) and the attack on Makkah

• The death of Abdullah and the attack on Makkah

• The birth of Prophet Muhammad (S) and the death of Abdullah

• The attack on Makkah and the construction of the Kabah

Who attacked Makkah in 570 C.E.?

• Abdullah

• Prophet Muhammad (S)

• Abrahah

• Abdul Muttalib

What historical event was used as a benchmark to remember other incidents in the Arab's lives?

• The birth of Prophet Muhammad (S)

• The attack on Makkah

• The death of Abdullah

• The construction of the Kabah

Who built the Kabah in Makkah?

• Muhammad (S)

• Musa (A)

• Adam (A)

• Ibrahim (A)

Why did Abrahah want to destroy the Kabah?

• To attract pilgrims to his city in Yemen

• To establish his own rule in Makkah

• To gain economic prosperity from trade activities

• To eliminate the history and legend attached to the Kabah

What did Abrahah build in his city to attract pilgrims?

• A large church

• A grand mosque

• A marketplace

• A palace

What happened when Abrahah's army reached Taif?

• The local leaders surrendered to Abrahah

• The local leaders fought against Abrahah

• The local leaders guided Abrahah to the Kabah

• The local leaders requested Abrahah to spare their temple

Why did Abdul Muttalib go to Abrahah?

• To demand the return of his camels

• To request Abrahah not to destroy the Kabah

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To seek protection from Abrahah

How was the Kabah protected from destruction?

• The Quraish fought against Abrahah and his army

• A disease spread among Abrahah's troops

• Allah sent a large number of birds to attack the army

• The Kabah was magically shielded