Life of Muhammad Quiz

What united the Arab people before the birth of Muhammad?

• A common language and art

• A shared religion

• A single ruler

• A common enemy

What were Muhammad's jobs as a young man?

• Farmer

• Carpenter

• Sheep herder and merchant

• Fisherman

Who encouraged Muhammad to go out and teach monotheism to the people?

• His uncle

• The angel Gabriel

• A merchant

• A king

What is contained in the Qur'an?

• The word of God as spoken to Muhammad by Gabriel

• Stories of ancient kings

• Laws of the land

• Poems and songs

How did Muhammad's clan suffer as a result of people rejecting his teachings?

• They were attacked

• Other clans boycotted business with his clan

• They lost their land

• They were imprisoned

Why is Mecca important to Muslims?

• Birthplace of Muhammad

• Place of Muhammad's death

• Site of Muhammad's first revelation

• Muhammad's burial site.

How were Jews and Christians treated differently from Muslims in the Muslim empire?

• They were given land

• They were charged extra taxes

• They were made leaders

• They were given special privileges.

What led to the split of Islam into two branches?

• Disagreement over the leader of Islam

• Different interpretations of the Qur'an

• Conflicts with other religions

• Economic reasons

Who is responsible for spreading Islam?

• The Umayyad Dynasty

• The Abbasid Caliphate

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Mughal Empire

The word 'Muslim' means ________.

• Follower of Muhammad

• Surrenders to God

• Believer in many gods

• Warrior of faith.