Rise of Islam Quiz

What did the Arabian Peninsula serve as during the rise of Islam?

• Home of the Hagia Sophia, the worship center of the world

• The birthplace of Christianity

• Bridge between Africa, Asia, and Europe for trade

• The largest source of quartz in the world

How did the Silk Road help spread Islam?

• The Silk Road helped spread Islam by enabling trade and cultural exchange, allowing Muslim merchants to share their faith.
• The Silk Road was primarily used for spreading Christianity.
• Islam spread through the Silk Road due to military conquests.
• The Silk Road had no impact on the spread of any religion.

Which of the following was NOT a resource traded on the Silk Road?

• Silk
• Spices
• Oil
• Silk Fabrics

What is the role of the ka'aba in Islam?

• The Ka'aba is a historical museum in Mecca.
• The Ka'aba is a place for Islamic legal discussions.
• The Ka'aba is a type of Islamic prayer ritual.
• The Ka'aba is the holiest site in Islam, serving as a focal point for the Hajj pilgrimage.

What is the Arabaic translation for the name of God?

• Allah
• Zeus
• Brahman
• Yahweh

According to Islamic tradition, who visited Muhammed and told him about Allah?

• Prophet Moses
• Angel Gabriel (Jibril)
• Angel Raphael
• Angel Michael

Why were 7th century Arabs unaccepting of Muhammed's message in Mecca?

• They believed in a single god and supported Muhammad's teachings.
• Most of the people living in Mecca were already Muslim.

• They were followers of other prophets and saw no need for a new message.
• They were polytheistic and resistant to monotheism, which threatened their social and trade structures.

In Islamic History, what is the "Hijra?"

• The Hijra is the battle fought in Mecca.
• The Hijra refers to the new trade network in Medina created by Muhammad.

• The Hijra is the pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
• The Hijra is the migration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina.

Where were all of Muhammad's revelations (religious ideas) recorded?

• The Bible
• The Quran
• The Hadith
• The Torah

Is Islamic history, who is Kadijah in relation to Muhammad?

• Kadijah was a famous warrior in early Islam.
• Kadijah was the last wife of Muhammad.
• Kadijah was Muhammad's mother.
• Kadijah is Muhammad's first wife and the first convert to Islam.