Islam Unit

Which of the following best describes Muhammad’s early life?

• He was born into a wealthy Meccan family of traders.

• He was born into a poor family and orphaned at a young age.

• He was born into a somewhat wealthy family who were involved in trading.

• His father died before he was born and his mother died during his birth, so he was raised by

  his uncle.

What was the main purpose of the Hijrah?

• Many Muslims moved from Mecca to Medina.

• Many Muslims moved from Medina to Mecca.

• It was the religious journey of Muslims from Medina to Mecca.

• It was the day the angel Gabriel appeared to Muhammad.

How did Muhammad treat the Meccan leaders after he and his followers defeated them in

battle?

• He had them killed.

• He had them put into prison.

• He had them sent away to another country.

• He forgave them.

Why was Istanbul mainly an important city?

• Many religions believed their prophet was born there.

• It was the center of trade, politics, and Islamic worship.

• It was an important city in the history of many religions.

• It was located in present-day Turkey.

Which statement is true about Islam today?

• The number of Muslims in the world is decreasing.

• The majority of Muslims live in North America.

• Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world.

• Islam has the most followers in the world.

“The Ottoman Empire crumbled soon after the end of World War I.”

What is the best meaning of crumbled, as used in the quote?

• Broken into small pieces

• Grew and spread

• Fell apart

• Joined together

Palestine played an important historical role in which two religions?

• Islam and Christianity

• Christianity and Hinduism

• Hinduism and Islam

• Islam and Buddhism

What do Muslims today often eat to break their fast during Ramadan?

• Pork

• Chicken and lamb

• Dates and honey

• Flavored water

Which best completes the analogy?

Women : 12 or 13 :: Men :_____________

• 13 or 14

• 15 or 16

• 17 or 18

• 19 or 20

What was true about education in the early Islamic world?

• Both Muslim boys and girls typically attended school from a young age.

• Boys attended school and studied the Qur’an.

• Girls were not allowed to attend school at all.

• Most Muslims did not know how to read during the early Islamic world.