Islamic Civilization

What was the harsh environment of the Arabian Peninsula during the 6th century CE?

• Snowy mountains

• Tropical beaches

• Lush forests

• Dry, arid conditions

Which city was considered a significant religious site with the Kaaba in Mecca?

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Istanbul

• Mecca

Who received the first divinely-inspired messages that formed the basis of Islam?

• Uthman

• Muhammad ibn Abdallah

• Umar

• Abu Bakr

In what year did the first revelations come to Muhammad?

• 638 CE

• 632 CE

• 610 CE

• 570 CE

What was the new religion that Muhammad established?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Christianity

Which city did the Muslim families relocate to in 622 CE?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Baghdad

• Yathrib

What did Muhammad rename the city of Yathrib to?

• Medina

• Mecca

• Cairo

• Jerusalem

What did Muhammad do when he entered Mecca in 630 CE?

• Destroyed the mosques

• Destroyed the idols surrounding the Kaaba

• Established a new religion

• Surrendered to the leaders of Mecca

Who was the first leader of the Islamic community after the death of the Prophet?

• Umar

• Abu Bakr

• Uthman

• Ali

What did Abu Bakr do to restore order and unity in the Islamic community?

• Used force and diplomacy

• Established a new religion

• Engaged in military campaigns

• Imposed strict laws