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WorksheetsThe Origins and Spread of Islam
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 36mins
a refusal to do business with an organization or group
worthy of being believed
the religious faith of Muslims; also the civilization based on the Islamic religion and the group of countries where Islam is the main religion
the belief in a single God
a man born around 570 C.E. who taught the faith of Islam
a follower of the Islamic faith
belief in more than one god
to announce publicly
a person who speaks or interprets the words of God
wealthy or successful
prosperous
a military action in which a place is surrounded and cut off to force those inside to surrender
the process of joining two or more things together
A group of people traveling together, especially through a desert area.
People who move from place to place, often following herds of animals or searching for resources.
Journeys to a holy place for religious reasons.
How did Mecca become a wealthy city?
Mecca became wealthy through trade
what was a major cause of conflict between Arab tribes?
Competition for resources and revenge killings.
what is the Ka'bah?
A cube-shaped shrine built by Abraham to honor God.
Describe Mecca around the time of Muhammad's birth.
Why was the Ka'bah built, and how was it used at the time of Muhammad’s birth?
The position or role of someone who is believed to be a messenger of God.
Prophethood
A person who is believed to be chosen by God to bring a message to people.
Important information or truths that are revealed or made known, often from a divine source.
The belief that there is only one God.
The holy book of Islam, believed by Muslims to contain the words of God as revealed to Muhammad.
According to the text, what concerned Muhammad before he received the call to be a prophet?
The effects of wealth and idol worship on his city.
Based on the text, who is believed to have brought revelations to Muhammad?
According to the text, what does the word 'Muslims' mean?
Those who surrender to God.
Where was Muhammad, and what was he doing, when the angel Gabriel told him, “You are the messenger of God”?
The journey of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina.
The journey from Mecca to Medina.
A city in Saudi Arabia; the holiest city in Islam
A city in Saudi Arabia, formerly known as Yathrib, where Muhammad moved with his followers.
why did Muhammad and his followers move from Mecca to Yathrib?
They were invited by people from Yathrib who had become Muslims and promised to protect them from attacks.
What happened after Muhammad's army marched to Mecca around 630?
The Meccans surrendered without a fight, and Muhammad destroyed the idols at the Ka'bah
what did Muhammad tell his followers to do regarding Christians and Jews?
What event is known as the hijrah, and why is it important in Islam?
what was more important than family or tribe connections for Muslims in Medina?
What did Muhammad do at the Ka'bah after the leaders of Mecca surrendered?
a holy place where people worship a god or saint.
shrine
temple
refusing to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest.
a group of people related by blood or marriage
a person who speaks or interprets the words of God.
A city in the Middle East that is considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
why did some rich people in Mecca not like Muhammad's teachings?
They did not want to share their money with the poor and feared Muhammad would take over the government.
What action did the powerful families of Mecca take to pressure Muhammad's followers
They started a boycott, refusing to do business with the Hashim clan.
what is the Dome of the Rock believed to represent?
The place where Muhammad ended his Night Journey to Jerusalem and was taken to heaven
What did Muhammad teach when he preached to the Meccans?
Muhammad taught the people of Mecca that there is only one God and that everyone who believes in God is equal
Why did Mecca's leaders try to prevent the spread of Muhammad's message?
Why is Jerusalem a holy city for Muslims?
Abu Talib, the leader of Muhammad's family group, the Hashim clan, protected Muhammad from those who wanted to hurt him and his followers.
The rule or reign of a caliph or chief Muslim ruler.
A series of rulers from the same family.
A split or division between groups because of different opinions.
schism
The act of changing from one belief or religion to another.
They believed only descendants of Muhammad through Fatima and Ali should be caliph.
what was one effect of the Umayyads moving the capital to Damascus?
he Muslim empire was ruled from there for almost 100 years.
what happened at the Battle of Tours in 732?
Muslim armies were stopped in France by Charles Martel.
A Muslim ruler.
People who follow the religion of Islam.
The Muslim government led by a caliph.
Taking control of a place or people through military force.
Conquest
Taking control of a place or people through military force.
Conquest
Areas or regions controlled by a larger country or empire.
what was the main role of Abu Bakr after Muhammad's death?
how did Caliph Umar expand the Muslim empire?
By using military conquest to gain new lands and resources.
what action did Uthman take that caused discontent among the people?
The journey of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina.
A city in Saudi Arabia; the holiest city in Islam.
A city in Saudi Arabia, formerly known as Yathrib, where Muhammad moved with his followers.
The holy book of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of God.
The religion founded by Muhammad, based on the belief in one God, Allah.
why did Muhammad and his followers move from Mecca to Yathrib?
They were invited by people from Yathrib who had become Muslims and promised to protect them from attacks.
