The Origins of Islam

In 632, Abu Bakr became the first _____________, a title that means “successor”. He promised Muslims that he would closely follow Muhammad’s example.

• Bureaucrat

• Sunnis

• Caliph

• Stronghold     

is a monotheistic religion based on submitting to God’s will. In Arabic, it means “peace through submission to the will of God”. Followers of this religion are called Muslims.

• Judaism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

4. What geographic feature made Makkah a wealthy city?

• A. sheltered harbor

• B. deep mountain forests

• C. location on trade routes

• D. oasis water for agriculture

Muhammad became the "messenger of God" when he:

• prayed to God asking to be the chosen one

• went to a cave near Mecca to meditate

• defeated pagan Arabs for control of Mecca

• converted his wife Khadija to Islam

The Quran is the sacred text of the Muslim faith. It contains:

• information about Muhammad's life before becoming a prophet

• All the battles the Muslims have won

• God's revelations to Muhammad as told through the angel Gabriel

• Jewish and Christian traditions that should also be followed

_______________ a person who speaks or interprets the words of God.

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Prophet

• Prosperous

• Unification

Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca. True or False?

• True

• False

Which of the following was a result of Muhammad's preaching?

• His followers were persecuted.

• Muhammad changed his teachings.

Which event inspired more Arabs to convert to Islam?

• Meccans failed to capture the Muslim city of Medina.

• Meccans started a boycott against Muhammad's followers.

At the time of Muhammad's birth, Mecca was a center of religion and trade. True or False

• True

• False