The Rise of Islam: Image-Based Questions

What is the body of Islamic law that includes interpretation of the Quran and applies Islamic principles to everyday life?

• Sharia

• Islam

• Quran

• Hajj

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Charity

• Fasting

• Pilgrimage

• Interpretation of the Quran

Who were the nomadic herders in southwestern Asia known for living in the desert region?

• Bedouins

• Samurais

• Vikings

• Mongols

What often led to warfare among Arab tribes in the Arabian Peninsula?

• Competition for water and grazing land

• Religious differences

• Trade disputes with Europe

• Invasions from India

A map showing trade routes and major cities in the Arabian Peninsula, including Mecca, Medina, and port cities along the Red Sea.

• This is a map of trade routes and major cities in the Arabian Peninsula.

• This is a map of the Roman Empire.

• This is a map of the Mongol Empire.

• This is a map of the Indian subcontinent.

According to Islamic tradition, what did Muhammad hear while meditating alone?

• The angel Gabriel calling him to be the messenger of God

• The merchants of Mecca planning a business

• A prophecy about the city of Medina

• A call to disrupt business in Mecca

What is the name of the journey Muhammad made from Mecca to Yathrib in 622?

• Hijra

• Hajj

• Ramadan

• Jihad

After Muhammad fled to Yathrib, what was the city renamed?

• Medina

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Baghdad

Who is considered the only divine God in the religion of Islam?

• Allah

• Jesus

• Buddha

• Vishnu

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Belief

• Meditation

• Fasting

• Pilgrimage