Topic 5

Followers of Judaism and Islam both believe that

• there is no afterlife, and you must live a life of faith.

• Jesus was not the son of God.

• Muhammad was a prophet like Moses.

• the Quran is only guidance for moral conduct.

In 622 C.E., Muhammad and his followers left Makkah for the city of Yathrib because

• everyone in Makkah was Muslim and no longer needed Muhammad.

• Muhammad owed too much money for building the Kaaba.

• the people of Makkah persecuted his followers and denied his message.

• the angel Gabriel transmitted God’s orders to help Yathrib.

What effect did the Umayyad dynasty have on European kingdoms?

• The Umayyads conquered most of Europe.

• The Umayyads teamed up with the Abbasids to invade France.

• The Umayyads brought Islamic beliefs to Europe.

• The Umayyads convinced the Europeans to stop attacking Muslim territories.

After Muhammad’s death in 632 C.E., a council of his close followers chose Abū Bakr as the first caliph to be the religious and political leader. What were the reasons the council favored him? Select all that apply.

• He joined Muhammad on his journey to Madinah in 622 C.E.

• 
  He led the public prayers during Muhammad’s final illness.

• 
  He functioned as Muhammad’s chief adviser.

• He was a wealthy and powerful political leader.

Which events factored into the decline of the Abbasid dynasty? Select all that apply.

• The Byzantine Empire led a successful campaign to take over the trade and shipping routes, depriving them of their riches.

• Disputes over the succession to the caliphate created a fight that nearly destroyed Baghdad.

• Key positions were given to non-Arabs who valued personal gain more than the health of the empire.

• The dynasty lost power and wealth as provincial leaders claimed independence.

What similarities are shared between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism? Select all that apply.

• They all consider Abraham to be the first prophet.

• They all believe prayer is important.

• They all believe there is only one god.

• They all believe Moses was a prophet.

Which acts of worship are part of the Five Pillars of Islam? Select all that apply.

• jihad

• pilgrimage

• prayer

• fasting

Select all that apply.

Islam split into two groups because:

• The territory controlled by Muslims grew too large for one leader.

• Shia Muslims believe only relatives of Muhammad can rightly lead Islamic people.

• Hussein led a failed revolt against Umayyad rule in 680 C.E.

• Sunni Muslims believe any capable individual could be the leader of Islam.

For early Arabs, Allah was symbolized by a

• figure of a fish.

• 
  figure of a moon.

• shooting star.

• sacred stone.

According to Islamic teaching, from whom did Muhammad receive messages?

• Gabriel

• Allah

• Makkah

• Moses