Life in the Arabian Peninsula Before Islam

What is a tribe?

• A tribe is a group of many large families that are all related to each other.

• A tribe is a social group with shared culture and identity.

• A tribe is a type of animal species.

• A tribe is a form of government structure.

What were some bad habits in Arabian society?

• strict adherence to tradition

• high literacy rates

• privilege of males over females and the domination of the strong over the weak, and the rich over the poor.

• frequent public celebrations

Name one good value that Arabs had before Islam.

• Greed

• Isolation

• Generosity

• Dishonesty

What jobs did Arabs do before Islam?

• Arabs engaged in trade, agriculture, and they were shepherds.

• Arabs focused on manufacturing textiles and pottery.

• Arabs primarily worked as engineers and architects.

• Arabs were mainly involved in fishing and mining.

What animals did Arabs commonly herd?

• Horses and chickens

• Camels and sheep

• Lions, tigers, and bears

• Elephants, rabbits, and ducks

What was the significance of Makkah before Islam?

• The Kaaba contained idols that were sacred to Makkahns and Bedouins

• Makkah is famous for its annual music festival and cultural events.

• Makkah is a major center for trade and commerce in the Middle East.

• Makkah is known for its ancient ruins and archaeological sites.

What were the names of the two famous commercial trips?

• the Winter and Summer Trip

• Khadijah’s Silk Road trip

• Viking Exploration and the Spice Route trip

• The Oregon Trail trip

The revelation (Wahi) came to prophet Mohammad (pbuh) in:

• Hira’ cave

• South cave

• Fun cave

• Makkah cave

The non-believers fought Allah's message to Muhammad (Pbuh) because:

• The non-believers thought that Allah's message to Muhammad (Pbuh) would threaten their status and end Makkah's importance as a place for idol worship and traders.

• The non-believers thought that Allah's message to Muhammad (Pbuh) would affect their camels

• The non-believers thought that Allah's message to Muhammad (Pbuh) would threaten their houses

• The non-believers thought that Allah's message to Muhammad (Pbuh) would threaten their religion

•Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) treated Jews and Christians in a respectful manner, and called them "—————————."

• Non-believers

• The People of the Book

• The People of the other religions

• He didn’t give them a name