Rise of Islam

What location best describes where Islam was founded?

• Far East
• Arabian Peninsula
• Byzantine Empire
• Bering Strait

Why was the land in which Muhammed lived such an important area during the first century?

• It was a land bridge connecting Asia and North America.
• It was rich in oil.
• It was a land bridge connecting the continents of Asia, Europe, and Africa.
• It had easy access to the Atlantic Ocean in order to help with trade.

What permanent trade route developed between the Far East and the area where Muhammed inhabited?

• Byzantine Highway
• The Roman Road system
• Constantinople's Freeway
• The Silk Road

What type of people lived in the area inhabited by Muhammed?

• Bedouins
• Cave Dwellers
• Barbarians that attacked the western Roman Empire
• Vikings

Which city houses the Ka'aba and is the birthplace of Muhammed?

• Medina
• Constantinople
• Mecca
• Istanbul

What is the Arabic word for God?

• Allah
• Islam

• Muhammad

• Ka'aba

Why did Muhammed pray and fast for his people?

• He was distressed that his people were practicing monotheism.
• He wanted to increase his caravan business.
• He was distressed by their worship of idols.
• He felt polytheism was a better way to worship.

Which religions below are Abrahamic faiths? Mark all that apply

• Islam
• Buddhism
• Christianity
• Judaism

What is the oldest standing Islamic monument in Jerusalem?

• Ka'aba
• King Herod's Palace
• Muhammed's Mosque
• The Dome of the Rock

What did Muhammed begin to preach in Mecca in 613 AD?

• Christianity
• Islam
• Judaism
• Polytheism