TCI: U2, L9 The Origins and Spread of Islam

Where was Muhammad born?

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Cairo

What did Muhammad proclaim according to Islamic teachings?

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in a single God

• Belief in no gods

• Belief in nature spirits

What was the Ka'bah originally used for before Muhammad's teachings?

• A market

• A school

• A shrine for many traditional gods

• A library

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What was Mecca known for during Muhammad's time?

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Trade

• Mining

What was Mecca known for during Muhammad's time?

• A small village with little trade

• A religious center with the Ka'bah

• A city with no cultural significance

• A place with no merchant activity

What did the Ka'bah house according to Islamic teaching in Muhammad's day?

• Statues of different gods

• Only one statue

• No statues at all

• Statues of animals

What was a common lifestyle for many Arabs in the desert environment?

• Urban and sedentary

• Nomadic

• Industrial

• Agricultural

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What was Muhammad's reputation in Mecca as he grew up?

• Al-Amin, meaning "The Trustworthy"

• Al-Karim, meaning "The Generous"

• Al-Hakim, meaning "The Wise"

• Al-Jabbar, meaning "The Powerful"

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Who took care of Muhammad after his mother's death?

• His father

• His uncle, Abu Talib

• His brother

• His cousin

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What was Muhammad's profession before he received the call to be a prophet?

• Farmer

• Merchant

• Teacher

• Soldier