Social Studies 7 Module 13 test Review I

Why is Arabia considered to be a “crossroads” region?

• Because it lies along the Silk Road connecting Europe with China

• Because the center of the peninsula is hot, where few plants grow

• Because The peninsula contains a few oases, where caravans stop

• Because it lies near where the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia meet

The Arabian Peninsula contains a few, ________________ where caravan routes often meet.

Why do Arab goat herds need to move from one area to another frequently?

• To avoid being robbed by criminals

• To follow the movement of the stars

• To search for water for the animals

• To follow the caravans around the desert

What does Islam mean?

• To submit to God

• To become more religious

• To give your wealth to the poor

• Follow the teachings of Muhammad

A person who follows the teaching of Muhammad is called a?

• Islam

• Muslim

• Jew

• Christian

Which religions share similar beliefs with Islam?

• Sikhism and Judaism

• Christianity and Judaism

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Daoism and Confucianism

Fearing for his life and for the safety for his followers, Muhammad left Mecca to travel to on a journey called the hegira.

• Jerusalem

• Riyadh

• Medina

• Tehran

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Qur’an?

• It is the third most important book of Islam

• Muslims believe it contains the word of God

• It is a collection of traditional Arabic laws

• Muslims believe it contains the writings of Abraham

Which of the following is one of the 5 pillars of Islam?

• Never telling a lie

• Fasting during Eid al-Fitr

• Making the hajj to Medina

• Giving to the poor and needy

One of the requirements of Islam is to travel to __________ on a pilgrimage at least once in a person’s life, if he or she is physically able to do so.