Unit 2 Lesson 9.5 Migration and the End

What was the reason for Muhammad's move to Yathrib/Medina?

• To bring peace between feuding tribes
• To find a new trade route
• To escape persecution
• To conquer new lands

What is the significance of the hijrah in Islamic history?

• It marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar
• It marks the beginning of the Muslim conquests
• It marks the end of Muhammad's life
• It marks the end of the Muslim community in Mecca

What was the importance of the Muslim community in Medina?

• It was a new community that Muhammad developed
• It was a community that was already Muslim
• It was a community that was conquered by Muhammad
• It was a community that was hostile to Muhammad

What is the relationship between Muslims and the 'People of the Book'?

• They believe in one God
• They are atheists
• They are enemies
• They worship idols

What were the causes and outcomes of the battles between the Muslims and Meccans?

• The battles were caused by the Muslims wanting to conquer new lands
• The Meccans won the battles and conquered Medina
• The battles were caused by the Meccans feeling threatened by the growing Muslim community in Medina
• The Muslims won the battles and conquered Mecca

What is the significance of the destruction of the idols at the Ka'bah?

• It rededicated the shrine solely to one God
• It marked the end of Muhammad's life
• It marked the end of the Muslim conquests
• It marked the beginning of the Muslim calendar

What was the impact of Muhammad's final pilgrimage and sermon?

• He died shortly after
• He reminded Muslims to treat each other well and to be faithful
• He destroyed the idols at the Ka'bah
• He conquered new lands

What did the Muslims pledge to each other in Medina?

• To overthrow the Meccans
• To be loyal and helpful to each other
• To conquer new lands
• To convert all non-Muslims to Islam

What did Muhammad ask his followers to do in regards to Christians and Jews?

• To respect them
• To fight them
• To enslave them
• To convert them to Islam

What did the Meccans feel as the Muslim community in Medina grew and became stronger?

• Increasingly friendly
• Increasingly hostile
• Increasingly threatened
• Increasingly indifferent