Arabia and the Rise of Islam

What was the lifestyle of early people in the Arabian Peninsula?

• Agricultural

• Urban

• Nomadic

• Maritime

What was the main occupation of the Arab people during Muhammad's lifetime?

• Fishermen and sailors

• Sheep herders and caravan traders

• Craftsmen

• Miners and jewelers

Who led the Arab tribes around 600 AD?

• A king

• A prophet

• A Sheik

• A governor

What type of religion did the Arab people follow prior to Islam?

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Atheistic

• Agnostic

What was the name of the supreme god in the Arab people's polytheistic religion?

• Zeus

• Odin

• Ra

• Allah

Where was the central shrine of the Arab people's religion located?

• Jerusalem

• Rome

• Mecca

• Medina

What year was Muhammad born?

• 622

• 570

• 630

• 610

Where did Muhammad receive revelations from God?

• In a mosque

• Outside Mecca

• In Medina

• During a battle

What is the name of the holy book of Islam?

• The Bible

• The Torah

• The Quran

• The Vedas

What is the core belief of Islam as taught by Muhammad?

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in one all-powerful God

• Belief in nature as a divine entity

• Belief in the prophets as gods