Origins of Islam Review Quiz

Describe the core beliefs of a Muslim:

• Belief in many gods and prophets.

• Belief in one God and the prophet Muhammad.

• Belief in reincarnation and karma.

• Belief in many gods but only one prophet

Which sea is located to the west of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Red Sea

• Arabian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Persian Gulf

Which gulf is located to the east of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Persian Gulf

• Gulf of Mexico

• Gulf of Aden

• Gulf of Oman

Which continents does the Arabian Peninsula connect to?

• Africa, Asia, and Europe

• Africa, Asia, and Australia

• Europe, Asia, and America

• Africa, Europe, and America

Who primarily inhabited the desert of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Settled farmers

• Nomadic Arab herders

• Urban merchants

• Coastal fishermen

Who were the Bedouins?

• Arab nomads organized into tribes and clans

• A group of European traders

• A type of ancient Egyptian priests

• A community of Indian farmers

What is the Ka'aba?

• A modern city

• An ancient shrine

• A mountain

• A river

Who is said to have built the Black Stone at the Ka'aba?

• Moses and Aaron

• David and Solomon

• Abraham and Ishmael

• Jacob and Esau

What is the name of the structure shown in the image?

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Ka'aba

• The Great Wall of China

• The Colosseum

What message did Angel Gabriel proclaim to Muhammad?

• There are many gods

• There is only one true god

• Worship the sun and moon

• Follow the stars