Rise of Islam

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Rise of Islam

Multiple Choice

Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Where is the Arabian Peninsula located?

a.	the northwest corner of Asia	c.	the northeast corner of Asia
b.	the southeast corner of Asia	d.	the southwest corner of Asia

Why do geographers call Arabia a “crossroads” location?

a.	It is home to very few cultures or people.
b.	Trade routes linking Africa, Asia, and Europe run through it.
c.	People from many different cultures live there.
d.	It is where Islam, Christianity, and Judaism started.

In what way did traders passing through Arabia influence its culture?

a.	They introduced Arabs to new products and ideas.
b.	They taught the Arabs how to travel in caravans.
c.	They showed Arabs different land and water routes.
d.	They helped Arabs adapt to the hot and dry climate.

Which physical feature dominates the landscape of Arabia?

a.	marshy land	c.	fertile oases
b.	sandy deserts	d.	large mountains

An oasis is a

a.	hill of sand shaped by the wind.	c.	mountainous area near the coast.
b.	marshy area near the Persian Gulf.	d.	wet, fertile area in a desert.

A nomad was a person who

a.	traveled from place to place.	c.	sold cooking supplies and clothing.
b.	farmed and raised animals.	d.	settled in an oasis.

Which word means the opposite of nomadic?

a.	solitary	c.	sedentary
b.	tolerant	d.	religious

Why did nomads want to be members of tribes?

a.	to protect themselves against violence
b.	to be able to access the best grazing lands
c.	to have access to others’ camels and goats
d.	to share tents with one another

Why was trade important to both townspeople and nomads in Arabia?

a.	It gave them a place to organize into caravans.
b.	It provided both groups with the things they needed.
c.	It was a way to keep peace between groups of people.
d.	It made it easier for people to travel to distant lands.

10.

In what way were Arabian souks similar to modern malls?

a.	Their restaurants were grouped together in food courts.
b.	Their shops were just as large as modern ones.
c.	They sold clothing, home goods, and food.
d.	They sold goods at fixed prices.

11.

In terms of importance to Arabian nomads, which concern would you rank first?

a.	getting food and water for their animals
b.	finding shelter for themselves
c.	visiting oases frequently
d.	making deals with traders for supplies

12.

Which is the best prediction of how life in Arabia would be if it had a mild climate?

a.	More people would have settled in the milder coastal regions.
b.	Nomads would not have had to travel to find food and water for their animals.
c.	There would have been fewer types of crops that people could raise.
d.	Arabia would not have been a “crossroads” location.

13.

The people of Arabia adapted to the deserts by

a.	moving along with the seasons to find food and water.
b.	joining caravans and becoming successful traders.
c.	traveling across the desert or settling near oases.
d.	spending all their time in roofed markets called souks.

14.

A building used for Muslim prayer is called a

a.	shrine.	c.	Kaaba.
b.	mosque.	d.	Sunnah.

15.

But as Muhammad was growing up, many rich merchants began to ignore the poor and keep their wealth for themselves.

In what way did Muhammad react to these changes?

a.	He became concerned but did nothing about them.
b.	He went on a pilgrimage to the shrine in Mecca.
c.	He prayed and meditated in the hills outside Mecca.
d.	He left Mecca and traveled to Jerusalem.

16.

Which of the following events happened first?

a.	Muhammad began to tell people about the messages from God.
b.	Muhammad taught that there was only one God.
c.	Muhammad received messages from God through an angel.
d.	Muhammad meditated in a cave outside Mecca.

17.

What was the most important difference between Muhammad’s teachings and the beliefs of other Arabs?

a.	Muhammad taught that people should be kind to the poor.
b.	Muhammad taught that there was only one God.
c.	Muhammad taught that there were many gods and goddesses.
d.	Muhammad taught that people should make pilgrimages to Kaaba.

18.

What did the early followers of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all have in common?

a.	They all believed that Muhammad was a prophet.
b.	They all believed that Jesus was the son of God.
c.	They all believed that there were many gods and goddesses.
d.	They all believed that there was only one God.

19.

The holy book of Islam is called the

a.	Bible.	c.	Qur’an.
b.	Torah.	d.	Shariah.

20.

Which of the following best summarizes how Muhammad’s teachings affected the people of Arabia?

a.	The teachings made people want to be merchants.
b.	The teachings had very little effect on the people.
c.	The teachings made people turn to Christianity.
d.	The teachings challenged and upset many people.

21.

Which of the following is not an Islamic belief?

a.	Moses was a prophet.	c.	Allah is the only God.
b.	Jesus was the son of God.	d.	Abraham was a prophet.

22.

In what way are the Bible, Torah, and Qur’an similar?

a.	All of them tell stories about prophets such as Moses.
b.	All of them state that Islam is the true religion.
c.	All of them explain how to be good Muslims.
d.	All of them describe the life of Muhammad.

23.

Before they heard Muhammad’s teachings, many Arabs visited the Kaaba in Mecca each year in order to

a.	worship their gods.	c.	trade at its large marketplace.
b.	give money to the poor of Mecca.	d.	show their devotion to Islam.

24.

Many merchants in Mecca rejected the teachings of Muhammad because they

a.	believed that it was important to help the poor.
b.	did not believe an angel had visited Muhammad.
c.	knew he had managed a caravan business.
d.	wanted to keep their money for themselves.

25.

Why did Muhammad and his followers leave Mecca in 622?

a.	Muhammad wanted to found an Islamic city.
b.	Mecca’s leaders were threatening them.
c.	They wanted to found the first mosque.
d.	The people in Mecca rejected the teachings of Islam.

26.

Muhammad’s daughter was named

a.	Fatimah.	c.	Ali.
b.	Medina.	d.	Khadijah.

27.

The hegira was Muhammad’s journey from

a.	Arabia to Mecca.	c.	Mecca to Medina.
b.	Jerusalem to Medina.	d.	Syria to Jerusalem.

28.

The destruction of the statues in Mecca was important because it showed that the people had

a.	completed their pilgrimages.	c.	rejected Muhammad’s teachings.
b.	become Muslims.	d.	accepted Christianity.

29.

Which of the following is the central teaching of Islam?

a.	Allah will grant life in paradise to all who obey him.
b.	Allah is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet.
c.	On the final day Allah will judge all people.
d.	Muslims must wash before praying to be pure before Allah.

30.

All of the following are rules described in the Qur’an except

a.	Muslims may not drink alcohol.	c.	Muslims must wash before praying.
b.	Muslims may not eat pork.	d.	Muslims must ignore the hadith.

31.

The Kaaba in Mecca was an important and sacred place

a.	only before the people of Mecca converted to Islam.
b.	only after Muhammad returned to Mecca from Medina.
c.	both before and after the people of Mecca converted to Islam.
d.	neither before nor after the people of Mecca converted to Islam.

32.

Who is the most important Islamic prophet?

a.	Moses	c.	Ali
b.	Abraham	d.	Muhammad

33.

Which of the following best summarizes the Five Pillars of Islam?

a.	They are stories about the life of Muhammad.
b.	They are the basis for law in Muslim countries.
c.	They are acts of worship required of all Muslims.
d.	They are rules about how Muslims should treat others.

34.

The Sunnah is based on the

a.	hadith.	c.	Qur’an.
b.	Shariah.	d.	Five Pillars of Islam.

35.

Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?

a.	to save food that is then distributed to the poor
b.	to celebrate Muhammad’s return to Mecca
c.	to show that God is more important than one’s body
d.	to remember that Muhammad is God’s only prophet

36.

The Qur’an and the Sunnah both form the basis for

a.	the hadith.	c.	Islamic law.
b.	Judaism.	d.	jihad.

37.

What can you infer about Muslims who fast during the holy month of Ramadan?

a.	They are preparing for their pilgrimage to Mecca.
b.	They do not enjoy going without food for long.
c.	They care about following the rules of Islam.
d.	They are doing it to make a donation to charity.

38.

Which of the following can you infer from the fifth pillar of Islam?

a.	Muslims must pray five times a day.
b.	Mecca is important to Muslims.
c.	Helping the poor is important in Islam.
d.	Muslims must state their faith to show they’ve accepted Islam.

39.

Another name for Islamic law is

a.	Qur’an.	c.	Sunnah.
b.	hadith.	d.	Shariah.

40.

Which of the following best describes why Islamic law is important to Muslims?

a.	It governs all aspects of Muslims’ lives.
b.	It says what Muslims should not eat or drink.
c.	It is a written record of the life of Muhammad.
d.	It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.