Question Bank for World History

This is the name for underground water in the desert.

• caravan
• oasis
• sheikh
• Mecca

Who were the Bedouins?

• People who traveled in caravans
• desert herders
• People that ate mostly nuts and dried fruit
• all of these

Who was Muhammad?

• Another name for Jesus
• God
• prophet that was told by angel to teach Islam
• happiest Arab around

What is the name of the holy book of Islam?

• Quran
• Art of War
• Common Sense
• Bible

Which term refers to the PEOPLE who follow Muhammad and Islam?

• Islams
• Muslims

Christianity, Islam and Judaism all have what in common? (7.2.2)

• All are  monotheistic
• All are polytheistic
• Each have a unique holy city
• Each have a unique prophet that is the son of God

What is the significance of the Kaaba? 

• It is a very unique cube-shaped building rumored to have special powers.
• It is the greatest holiest shrine in the Islamic World in Mecca, the most sacred place in Islam. 
• It is a very popular building in Mecca for those who practice ancient tribal customs
• None of the above 

How many times do Muslims pray per day?

• 1
• 2
• 12
• 5

Richest trade city in Arabia

• Mecca
• Medina
• Constantinople
• Rome

What are the basic goals of the Islam faith called?

• Four Noble Truths

• Five Pillars

• Eightfold path

• Three Wise Sayings