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Ch. 3.1 - A New Faith

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 13mins

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1.

What best describes the climate of of Arabia?

a)

tropical islands

b)

hot and dry deserts and plains

c)

warm and humid (damp)

d)

hot summers and cold snowy winters

2.

Herding animals and living in tents, raising camels and goats, and loyalty to their tribes best describes which group of Arabs?

a)

townpeople

b)

sheiks

c)

sufis

d)

bedouins

3.

Why did merchants form caravans?

a)

for protection against bedouin raids

b)

to sell their goods more cheaply

c)

as a defense against the weather

d)

to gain more tax money

4.

Muhammad preached about all of the following EXCEPT

a)

Women cannot own property.

b)

People should prepare for a day of judgment.

c)

All people are equal in the eyes of God.

d)

The rich should share their wealth.

5.

Why did the wealthy merchants and religious leaders reject Muhammad's teachings?

a)

The merchants wanted to share their wealth with the poor.

b)

They wanted their city to be the most beautiful religious center.

c)

They thought Muhammad was trying to destroy their authority.

d)

They thought Muhammad was trying to be more wealthy than them.

6.

Which event became the first year of the Muslim calendar?

a)

when Muhammad prayed in a cave

b)

when Muhammad got married

c)

the Hijrah, when Muhammad went to Yathrib

d)

when Muhammad died

7.

According to Muhammad, what must the government do?

a)

It should protect the country from invasions.

b)

It should pass laws for religious freedom.

c)

It should use its power to uphold Islam.

d)

It make sure the poor are fed.

8.

How is Islam similar to Judaism and Christianity?

a)

They all worship in a church.

b)

They always live peacefully together.

c)

They all believe in the same God.

d)

They all use the same holy book.

9.

How is Islam different from Judaism and Christianity?

a)

Muslims see Muhammad as the last and greatest prophet.

b)

Muslims see Jesus as the son of God.

c)

Muslims believe Abraham was a prophet.

d)

Muslims believe Moses was a prophet.

10.

What is the holy book of Islam?

a)

the Holy Bible

b)

the Torah

c)

the Quran

d)

the Shariah

11.

All of the following are part of the Five Pillars of Islam EXCEPT

a)

Muslims must pray five times a day

b)

Muslims must fast during Ramadan

c)

Muslims must make a statement of faith

d)

Muslim must go to Jerusalem at least once