Quiz on Muhammad's Childhood and Life as a Merchant

In the first part of chapter 11, we read about Muhammad's childhood and his life as a merchant. What was Muhammad's job?

• Merchant

• Farmer

• Blacksmith

• Carpenter

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj

• Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Jihad

• Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Umrah

• Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Tawaf

In “The Qur’an and the Hadith,” can you find evidence to explain why the poor and powerless might have been attracted to Muhammad’s message?

• Because it promised wealth and power.

• Because it offered equality and justice.

• Because it encouraged isolation from society.

• Because it focused on scientific advancements.

Muhammad's religious beliefs changed over time. Which of the following best describes this change?

• He began to believe in multiple gods.

• He started to follow the teachings of Christianity.

• He received revelations that led to the founding of Islam.

• He adopted the religious practices of Judaism.

Muhammad moved to which city after Mecca, and why?

• Medina, to escape persecution

• Jerusalem, for trade opportunities

• Cairo, to spread Islam

• Baghdad, for political alliances

Muhammad gained influence once he moved to Medina by:

• Establishing a new religion

• Forming alliances with local tribes

• Conquering neighboring cities

• Engaging in trade

How many years after moving to Medina did Muhammad die? Look for dates in the text.

• 10

• 5

• 15

• 20

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What was remarkable about Muhammad’s accomplishments in the 10 years between moving to Medina and his death?

• He established a strong political and religious community.

• He conquered the entire Arabian Peninsula.

• He wrote the entire Quran.

• He traveled to Europe to spread Islam.

Work in your reading pairs to (a) fill in the events for the rest of the dates listed, and (b) draw lines from each date to the name of the place where the event happened.

• Mecca

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Baghdad

On the lines below, fill in the events that took place in the years listed. 619:

• The founding of the Tang Dynasty in China.

• The beginning of the Islamic calendar.

• The death of the Prophet Muhammad.

• The construction of the Hagia Sophia.