The Origins and Spread of Islam

The word Muslim means on who

• surrenders to God

• follows Muhammad

• preaches the one true faith

• practices kindness toward all

Why did the leaders of Mecca want to keep polytheism?

• It taught people to obey them

• It kept peace among the tribes

• It let them sell expensive idols

• It brought pilgrims to their city

What action by Muhammad in Medina made that city important to his followers?

• He prayed with Abraham, Moses and Jesus.

• He lived there while he drew more people to Islam.

• He tore down the city walls and destroyed ancient shrines.

• He delivered his Last Sermon, announcing he would retire.

Islam teaches that Jews and Christians are "People of the Book" because they

• have holy writings given by God.

• believe in education for everyone.

• follow the same rules of daily life.

• like to tell stories in their worship.

Damascus was the capital city of the Muslim empire for many years. A camel caravan going east across the desert from Damascus would arrive at the Persian city of

• Bagdad

• Jerusalem

• Constantinople

• Samarkand

In addition to camel caravans, Arab traders traveled by ships from ports in which 3 nearby bodies of water?

• Rhine River, Red Sea, and Persian Gulf

• Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf

• Atlantic Ocean, North Sea and Mediterranean Sea

• Mediterranean Sea, Caspian Sea, and Atlantic Ocean

Why is the Qur'an the holy book of Islam?

• It tells the story of Muhammad's life and death.

• It records the words of God spoken by Gabriel.

• It is a collection of sermons by the prophet Muhammad.

• It records the history of the Arabs and the spread of Islam.

If you are a Muslim, what religion are you part of?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

What did Muhammad teach? (multiple select)

• Mecca was the only holy city in Arabia.

• All believers are equal.

• There is only one god.

• The wealthy should share with the poor.

Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by

• Religious beliefs

• Political treaties

• Military defenses

• Shared language