Unit 7: Islamic Civilizations Test

The rise of Islam occurred in which part of the world?

• Eastern Europe

• Southern Africa

• Eastern Asia

• Arabian Peninsula

The term “Bedouin” means...?

• Arab camel

• Islamic clay house

• Arab desert nomad

• Islam holiday

The city of Mecca is known for being the -

• birthplace of Muhammad

• home of the Muslim wars

• development of women’s rights

• None of the above

When Muhammad began spreading Islam, he was met with which sentiment in Mecca?

• Open-mindedness

• Jealousy

• Hostility

• Kindness

In Medina, Muhammad joined both Jews and Arabs into one community known as...?

• Hajra

• Talib

• Umma

• Yakhze

Which of the following defines the term “Hajj”?

• The scarf worn by women

• The term for Muslim schools

• A Muslim priest

• A pilgrimage to Mecca

The Arabian Peninsula serves as a link between which of the following regions?

• America and Europe

• Western and Eastern Europe

• Africa, Asia, and Europe

• Southern Africa and Eastern Asia

In Muslim cities with well-organized structures, what was typically found at the center?

• Statue of God

• Muslim Parliament

• An education institution

• A mosque

Who was Abu Bakr’s ultimate rival when it came to taking over Muhammad’s role as leader of Islam?

• Shakr Abdullah

• Ali

• Ahmad

• Hamdullah Shia

In order to motivate the spread of Islam worldwide, what concept did Abu Bakr invoke and push to implement?

• Hajj

• Jihad

• Allah

• Alammidin