Intro to the Arab World SIXTH PERIOD FINAL

Describe the climate of the Arabian Peninsula.

• It is completely a desert with no sources of water.

• It is largely savannah, grassy plains with few trees.

• Mostly mountainous with valleys in between.

• Mostly desert with scattered water sources called oases.

What was one of the richest trading towns on the Arabian Peninsula?

• Mecca

• Constantinople

• Jeddah

• Tunisia

What year was Muhammad born?

• 476

• 570

• 610

• 800

According to the Muslim faith, what happened in the year 610?

• Muhammad completed his earthly mission and was sent to heaven.

• God created an 11th Commandment.

• Muhammad received a vision from the angel Gabriel instructing him to preach.

• The Quran was written all in one night.

What does the “Islam” mean?

• To surrender to the will of God

• To conquer all enemies

• Give to charity

• Knowledge of God

What happened in the year 622?

• Muhammad convinced village elders in Mecca to convert to Islam.

• Muhammad and his followers were forced out of Mecca.

• There was an attack on Mecca which Muhammad and his Muslim followers helped defend against.

• The Muslim military defeated the Byzantine Empire.

What event marked the beginning of the Muslim calendar?

• The Hajj

• The Awakening

• The conquest of Constantinople

• The Hijrah

Other than Muhammad, which prophets do Muslims believe in?

• Abraham

• Moses

• Jesus

• All of these

The Shahadah is...

• The Muslim declaration of faith

• Prayer 5 times a day

• Fasting during the month of Ramadan

• Giving money to charity

During which month do Muslims fast?

• Ramadan

• Safar

• Sha'ban

• Muharram