Quiz on Arabia and Early Islam

What is the geographical nature of Arabia?

• An island

• A peninsula

• A mountain range

• A desert

What was the climate like in Arabia?

• Cold and snowy

• Mild and rainy

• Hot with temperatures up to 120 degrees

• Cool and windy

What did the people of Arabia depend on for survival?

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Oases

• Forests

Who were the nomadic peoples in Arabia before Islam?

• Farmers

• Bedouins

• Traders

• Warriors

What type of religion did the Arabs practice before Islam?

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Atheistic

• Agnostic

What was the main trade route used by sedentary Arabs?

• Silk Road

• Spice Route

• Main Trade Route

• Maritime Route

Where did Muhammad begin to preach?

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Cairo

What was the name of the religious center in Mecca?

• Temple

• Mosque

• Kaaba

• Synagogue

Who was the wealthy wife of Muhammad?

• Aisha

• Fatimah

• Khadijah

• Zainab

What did Muhammad criticize in Meccan society?

• Peace and harmony

• Greed, corruption, and violence

• Education and learning

• Trade and business