Rise of Islamic Empire

What is one thing about Makkah society that troubled Muhammad?

• the lack of rights of its citizens

• the lawlessness of the city

• the selfishness of its wealthy citizens

• the strict social structure

Why did some people oppose Muhammad and his teachings?

• Common people did not trust him because he was a merchant.

• Religious leaders thought he was getting too powerful.

• Most Arabs thought Muhammad was too influenced by other cultures.

• Leaders were afraid his teachings would lead to a civil war.

Why did Muhammad and his followers migrate to Yathrib?

• Powerful people in Makkah forced them out.

• Yathrib had more farmable land.

• Yathrib was on a better trade routes.

• Makkah had become too dangerous

According to Muslim belief, who gave Allah's messages to Muhammad?

• Muhammad's followers

• Muhammad's wife

• the angel Gabriel

• Abraham

According to Muslim belief, Muslims should

• Avoid eating chicken and beef

• give to the poor and needy.

• avoid dancing and celebrating in public.

• read the Quran and Hadith daily.

What are the shari'ah?

• the group of Muhammad's first followers

• the collected teachings of Muhammad

• the promises that Allah made to Muhammad

• guidelines and rules that Muslims follow

What is the name of God in Arabic?

• Allah

• Jehovah

• Ibrahim

• Abba

What does the word hijrah mean?

• to emigrate

• to pray

• to go on pilgrimage

• to honor

What does the word Hajj mean to the Muslim people?

• a pilgrimage to holy sites in Saudi Arabia

• to pray 5 times a day toward Mecca

• to recite "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is His messenger"?

• to donate a fixed portion of your income to help the poor and needy

Muhammad went back to take over Makkah because

• he wanted the wealth that they had.

• he wanted his followers to be able to go