Exploring Early Islamic History

What does the term Jahaliyya refer to in Arab history?

• A term for the unification of Arab tribes under Islam.

• A celebration of cultural achievements in Arabia.

• The period of ignorance in pre-Islamic Arabia.

• The rise of Islamic civilization in the 7th century.

Who was a prominent merchant trader before receiving the message of Islam?

• Abu Bakr

• Ali

• Muhammad

• Uthman

In which year did the Muslims migrate from Mecca to Medina?

• 622

• 630

• 620

• 640

What regions did Islam spread to after the migration to Medina?

• Europe

• Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, Levant, Persia

• Asia

• Sub-Saharan Africa

Which two historians provide early accounts of Islam's arrival in the UAE?

• Ibn Khaldun and Al-Tabari

• Herodotus and Thucydides

• Al-Ma'mun and Ibn Battuta

• Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus

In what year did the Prophet Muhammad send a significant message related to Islam?

• 620 CE

• 610 CE

• 605 CE

• 615 CE

What was the primary occupation of Prophet Muhammad before he became a prophet?

• Merchant

• Teacher

• Farmer

• Blacksmith

How did archaeological evidence contribute to our understanding of early Islamic history?

• Archaeological findings were primarily focused on non-Islamic cultures.

• Archaeological evidence has enhanced our understanding of early Islamic history by providing tangible insights into the culture, economy, and social structures of the time.

• It only provided information about later Islamic periods.

• Archaeological evidence has no relevance to early Islamic history.