Battle of Uhud Quiz

What was the immediate consequence of the Battle of Badr for the Meccan leadership?

• They gained new allies.

• They moved to another city.

• They lost many tribal leaders.

• They signed a peace treaty.

Who led the Meccan raiding party against Medina after the Battle of Badr?

• Abu Sufyan

• Khalid ibn al-Walid

• Ikrimah ibn Abu Jahl

• Amr ibn Hisham

What was Muhammad's strategy after his victory at Badr?

• To form an alliance with the Meccans

• To isolate Mecca economically and politically

• To retreat to a safer location

• To attack Mecca directly

Why was the direct approach to Medina from the south impossible for the Meccan army?

• There were no roads.

• The Meccans did not have enough supplies.

• The terrain was a lava plain surrounded by mountains.

• It was heavily guarded.

What was Muhammad's initial preference for the battle strategy?

• To retreat to the mountains

• To draw the enemy into urban combat

• To fight in the open plain

• To negotiate a truce

Who was the first Muslim champion to step forward in the Battle of Uhud?

• Hamza

• Ali

• Abu Dujana

• Khalid ibn al-Walid

What was the outcome of the initial individual combats in the Battle of Uhud?

• The combats ended in a draw.

• Both sides suffered heavy losses.

• The Muslims won all the combats.

• The Meccans won all the combats.

Who killed Hamza during the Battle of Uhud?

• Abu Sufyan

• Ikrimah ibn Abu Jahl

• Khalid ibn al-Walid

• Washi, a hired slave mercenary

What did the Muslim soldiers do after breaking the Meccan line?

• They continued to fight.

• They retreated.

• They started looting the Meccan camp.

• They surrendered.

What was Khalid ibn al-Walid's role during the Battle of Uhud?

• He led the Meccan infantry.

• He commanded the Meccan cavalry.

• He was a Muslim general.

• He was a scout.