Unit II: Southwestern Asia and Northern Africa (2024-2025)

Which letter Represents the Mediterranean Sea?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

The region represented by the letter D is know by what name?

• Northern Africa

• Turkey

• Persia

• The Iberian Peninsula

• The Arabian Peninsula

Which letter Represents the Red Sea?

• B

• C

• E

• E

• F

The waterway marked by the letter E is known by what name?

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Red Sea

• The Persian Gulf

• The Arabian Sea

What is the climate of the region that is circled on the map?

• Mediterranean

• Tropical

• Desert

• Rain Forest

The Umayyads were responsible for the spread of Islamic teachings. What language did they spread as a result?

• Punjab

• Hindi

• Mandarin

• Arabic

When did Islam extend outside of the Arabian Peninsula?

• During Muhammad's' military Conquests of Western Asia

• When Muhammad fled to Medinah and became the accepted ruler.

• After Muhammad's death under the caliphs and Umayyads

• Through Muhammad leading caravans on trading expeditions

What are the two primary ways that the Islamic faith spread?

• Exploration

• Trade

• Libraries

• Missionaries

• Military Conquests

After Muhammad began preaching about a new faith to the people of Mecca, the people became angry. What happened next?

• Muhammad was visited by an angel who told him there were many gods.

• Muhammad leads an army to take over Constantinople.

• Muhammad took his followers to Jerusalem and established this city as the holy city of Islam.

• Muhammad and his followers leave for Medina where he becomes the accepted ruler.

Which of the following helped trade expand in the Islamic Empires?

• The Empire split into many separate kingdoms.

• Freedom of religion was practiced within the Arab Empire

• The Arabic language became the language of trade.

• The religions divided into two different branches/sects.