The Middle East and Asia

What are Bedouins?

• African tribal people
• Arab nomadic people
• European farmers
• Native American hunters

What two empires bordered Arabia in the sixth century?

• Ottoman Empire and Mongol Empire
• Roman Empire and Persian Empire
• Greek Empire and Egyptian Empire
• Byzantine Empire and Sassanid Empire

What function did the Ka'aba serve prior to the birth of Muhammad?

• Christian church
• Jewish synagogue
• pagan shrine
• Buddhist temple

What is the Arabic word for God?

• Jehovah
• Yahweh
• Allah
• Brahma

What is the holiest city in Islam?

• Mecca
• Jerusalem
• Medina
• Cairo

Who was the founder of Islam?

• Prophet Abraham
• Prophet Muhammad
• Prophet Moses
• Prophet Jesus

According to Muslim belief, which angel visited Muhammad?

• Michael
• Raphael
• Uriel
• Gabriel

Where did Muhammad go on the Hijrah?

• Mecca
• Jerusalem
• Cairo
• Medina

How often are Muslims supposed to pray?

• once a day
• three times a day
• twice a day
• five times a day

The Muslim month of fasting and meditation is called

• Zakat
• Hajj
• Eid
• Ramadan