2024 Islamic Civilizations Unit Test

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

• Eastern Europe

• Southern Africa

• Eastern Asia

• Arabian Peninsula

The term 'Bedouin' means...?

• Islamic clay house

• Islam holiday

• Arab camel

• Arab desert nomad

Allah and Eluhim are two religious terms in Arabic and Hebrew that mean...?

• Religion above all

• Mother Mary

• Loyalty

• God

The city of Mecca is known for being the -

• Development of women's rights

• Advancement of international trade

• Home of the Muslim wars

• Birthplace of Muhammad

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all religions that fall under which category?

• Followers of John

• Denominational faiths

• Polytheistic religions

• Abrahamic faiths

The Dome of the Rock is the oldest standing Islamic monument in Jerusalem. It is known for which event?

• The spot where Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son

• The site of war between Muslims and Christians

• The crusade of Allah

• The death of God

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

• Kindness

• Jealousy

• Hostility

• Open-mindedness

Which of the following are NOT aspects of the Muslim way of life?

• No alcohol or pork allowed

• No central religious authority

• People worship Allah directly

• Prayer takes place once per month

The Arabian Peninsula links together which regions?

• Africa, Asia, and Europe

• Western and Eastern Europe

• America and Europe

• Southern Africa and Eastern Asia

What were the 2 types of Islam that were created after the death of Muhammad?

• Sunni and Sunnah

• Sunnah and Shari'ah

• Sunni and Shia

• Shah Abbas and Shia