Early Arabia and Islam

Which statement below is TRUE?

• The Arabian Peninsula is one vast desert.

• The Arabian Peninsula is mostly a desert.

• The Arabian Peninsula is half desert and half mountains.

Arabs organized into groups called __________.

• bands

• families

• tribes

What was the job of a SHEIKH?

• To lead a caravan of merchants

• To act as the head of a tribe

• To spread the word of Islam

Who were BEDOUINS?

• Arab herders who traveled from oasis to oasis

• Arab farmers

• Arab merchants

Why did people travel in CARAVANS?

• To share transportation

• To help with herds

• To fight off attacks by Bedouins

Makkah, or Mecca, became _____________.

• the largest and richest town along the trade routes.

• the largest oasis for Bedouins to rest.

• the richest caravan to travel through Arabia.

What was the purpose of the Kaaba?

• A place to sell goods

• To worship

• A place to be educated

Why was Muhammad dissatisfied?

• He wanted more wealth.

• He wanted better trade routes.

• He wanted people to return to the old ways.

What inspired Muhammad to preach Islam?

• Poor people

• His family

• An angel

What is the meaning of Islam?

• "surrendering to the will of Allah"

• "living a life of good works"

• "everyone is equal in the eyes of Allah"