Rise of Islam

Where was Mohammad born?

• Medina

• Mecca

• Yathrib

• Quraysh

What was the basic message of Islam preached by Mohammad?

• There are multiple gods

• There is no God but Allah

• There is no God

• There is no Allah

Why did some people persecute Mohammad and his followers?

• They didn't like his message

• They were jealous of his popularity

• They wanted to protect Mecca's trade

• They were forced by the Quraysh

Where did Mohammad and his followers migrate to?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Yathrib

• Quraysh

When did the Muslim forces succeed in retaking Mecca?

• 570

• 610

• 622

• 630

When did Islam spread throughout the Middle East, Africa, Spain, and nearly all the way into India?

• 570-610

• 610-622

• 622-630

• 630-750

What was one of the reasons for conversion to Islam?

• Appeal of new religious beliefs

• Desire to be part of Islamic society

• Wish to avoid taxes and restrictions

• All of the above

How did Muslim people treat conquered Jewish and Christian people?

• With intolerance

• With tolerance

• With discrimination

• With exclusion

Why were Jewish and Christian people allowed to participate economically and socially in the Muslim society?

• Because they converted to Islam

• Because they were considered people of the book

• Because they were forced to

• Because they were given special privileges

What are the basic beliefs of the Islam faith?

• Four Noble Truths

• Eightfold path

• Five Pillars

• Three Wise Sayings