Lesson 7: Rise of Islam

Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?

• Muhammad moved there with his followers in the 6th century

• most Muslims today live there

• it was the birthplace of Muhammad

• it was the capital of the Umayyad empire

Where is Mecca located?

• Iraq

• Iran

• Turkey

• Saudi Arabia

Followers of Islam are called _____?

• Jews

• Muslims

• Christians

• prophets

The belief in more than one God is called _____?

• polytheism

• Islam

• monotheism

• unification

According to Islamic teachings, how did Muhammad learn that Allah had chosen him as a prophet?

• Muhammad received a visit from the angel Gabriel

• Muhammad saw Allah while he was praying

• Khadijah told Muhammad to pray for a sign

• Muhammad received a written message from Allah

Why did Muhammad preach tolerance for Christians and Jews as "People of the Book"?

• because of their emphasis on hard work

• because of their emphasis on daily prayer

• because of their belief in one God

• because of their belief in many prophets

The word "Muslim" means _____?

• one who surrenders to love

• one who surrenders to will

• one who surrenders to nature

• one who surrenders to God

Which of Muhammad’s teachings most upset Makkah’s leaders?

• only people who could read should hold power

• the rich should share their wealth with the poor

• men should be in charge of women and children

• the government should not tax the citizens

A military action in which a place is surrounded and cut off to force those inside to surrender.

• bombardment

• barricade

• ambush

• siege

After Muhammad died, Islam was ruled by four caliphs. According to some Muslims, who or what guided them?

• the Qu’ran

• Abu Bakr

• the Hiirah

• each other