Southwest Asia & North Africa

Which geographical feature is located to the east of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

• Persian Gulf

• Black Sea

Which body of water is located to the west of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

• Persian Gulf

• Black Sea

Who is the prophet that founded Islam?

• Jesus

• Moses

• Mohammed

• Abraham

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Faith

• Prayer

• Charity

• Meditation

Which city is considered the holy city of Islam?

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Medina

• Cairo

Which sea is located to the north of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Red Sea

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caspian Sea

Which sea is located to the south of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Arabian Sea

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caspian Sea

Which of the following continents did Islamic culture spread to through trade and military conquest?

• North America

• South America

• Europe

• Australia

Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• A) Meditation

• B) Fasting

• C) Pilgrimage

• Both B and C

What helped spread Islamic culture throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe?

• Trade and military conquest

• Peace treaties

• Cultural exchanges

• Scientific discoveries