Islamic Empires - Day 2

What did Muhammad find strange about the city of Mecca?

• The quiet streets

• The empty markets

• The bustling streets and merchants

• The lack of people

What is one characteristic of life in the desert for Bedouins?

• Luxury

• Danger

• Peace

• Abundance

Who took care of Muhammad after his grandfather died?

• His mother

• His uncle, Abu Talib

• His father

• A family friend

Who did Muhammad believe he had his first vision of?

• Angel Michael

• Angel Raphael

• Angel Gabriel

• Angel Uriel

What did the Quraysh worship?

• One God

• Many gods

• Nature

• Spirits

Where did some people seek refuge from persecution in Mecca?

• India

• Ethiopia

• China

• Greece

What was the outcome of Muhammad's expansion by the time of his death?

• Only a few people had converted to Islam.

• A huge number of people had converted to Islam.

• No one had converted to Islam.

• Only his family had converted to Islam.

What did Muhammad use to expand Islam after gaining control of Mecca?

• Trade routes

• Political and military power

• Religious texts

• Art and culture

Who do Muslims believe originally built the Kaaba?

• Muhammad

• Abraham

• Moses

• Jesus

Who did some of Muhammad's followers believe he intended to lead the Muslims after his death?

• Ali

• Abu Bakr

• Umar

• Uthman