CH.3 Islamic World NG

Why was Arabia a good location for trade during the 600s?

• It is where Islam, Christianity, and Judaism started.

• People from many different cultures live there.

• Trade routes linking Africa, Asia, and Europe run through it.

• It is home to the mahi mahi people.

Islam is a

• Country

• Philosophy

• Religion.

• The first ruler of Mecca

What was the most important difference between the Sunni and the Shia?

• The Sunni did not want to spread Islam to other parts of the world.
• The Sunni believed that Sha Jahan was dangerous.
• The Shia (Shi'ite) thought that caliphs had to be related to Muhammad.

• The Shia believed that the Muslims should not practice religious tolerance.

Which of the following events happened first?

• Muhammad received messages from God through an angel.

• Muhammad meditated in a cave outside Mecca.

• Muhammad taught that there was only one God.

• Muhammad told people about the messages.

What did Abu Bakr do for Islam?

• he made pilgrimage a pillar

• he set up Islamic law

• he forced people to convert to Islam

• He helped Islam survive after Muhammad's death

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

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

The Sunni believe

• that no Muslim could be calilph

• that you had to be related to Muhammad to be caliph

• They all believed that there were many gods and goddesses

• that any Muslim could be caliph

How did Muhammad's teaching change Arabia?

• there was a shift from polytheism to monotheism

• a decrease in poverty (the rich share with the poor)

• an increase in economic and social equality ( all people are equal)

• All of these are true

After Muhammad's death, the title given to Islam's highest leader was...

• King

• Sultan

• Emperor

• Caliph

Which of the following areas did the Muslims conquer?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Persian Empire

• Northern Africa

• All of the above