Unit 2 Lesson 9.4 Teachings Meet with Rejection

What did Muhammad teach the Meccans?

• That people must worship animals
• That people must worship the one God
• That people must worship idols
• That people must worship many gods

Why did most Meccans reject Muhammad's teachings?

• They wanted to share their wealth
• They wanted to improve the status of women
• They believed in his monotheistic teachings
• They feared he would seize political power

Why did some Arabs call Muhammad a liar and persecute his followers?

• Because they did not want to give up their gods
• Because they wanted to share their wealth
• Because they wanted to improve the status of women
• Because they believed in his teachings

What was the impact of the boycott on the Hashim clan?

• They became more powerful
• They suffered as Meccans refused to do business with them
• They were protected by Abu Talib
• They gained more followers

What is the significance of the Night Journey in Muslim tradition?

• It took Muhammad to Mecca
• It took Muhammad to Jerusalem
• It took Muhammad to Damascus
• It took Muhammad to Medina

What is the importance of Jerusalem in Muslim tradition?

• It is a holy city for Buddhists
• It is a holy city for Hindus
• It is a holy city for Muslims
• It is a holy city for Jews and Christians

What did Muhammad urge Meccans to do?

• To care for the rich
• To care for the sick
• To care for orphans and the poor
• To care for animals

What did some Meccans fear if Muhammad grew stronger?

• That he would share his wealth
• That he would improve the status of women
• That he would seize political power
• That he would worship idols

What did some Arabs not want to give up?

• Their status
• Their power
• Their gods
• Their wealth

Who protected Muhammad?

• The Meccans
• Khadijah
• Abu Talib
• The Hashim clan