U2L9 - The Origins and Spread of Islam

Why is the Qur'an considered holy?

• It contains the messages that Gabriel told Muhammad.

• It is written in Arabic only.

• It was revealed to multiple prophets.

• It is a collection of historical events.

In which city was Muhammad born?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Cairo

What part of Arab culture united the Muslim empire the most?

• language

• religion

• geography

• tradition

What does the word Muslim mean?

• Those who surrender to God.

• Those who follow the Prophet Muhammad.

• Those who pray five times a day.

• Those who read the Quran.

What job did Muhammad have as an adult?

• merchant

• farmer

• blacksmith

• carpenter

What is the language of Islam?

• Arabic

• Hebrew

• Persian

• Turkish

Muhammad and his followers left Mecca on a journey called the

• hijrah

• hajj

• jihad

• umrah

The cube shaped shrine in Mecca is called the ?

• Ka'bah

• Hajj

• Masjid al-Haram

• Al-Aqsa Mosque

How does the map labeled "Divisions of Islam" relate to the MAIN idea of the article "Issue Overview: Sunni-Shiite divide"?

• It shows the geographic separation of Sunni and Shiite Muslims.

• It illustrates the historical events leading to the Sunni-Shiite divide.

• It highlights the cultural practices of Sunni and Shiite Muslims.

• It depicts the economic differences between Sunni and Shiite regions.

In 610 C.E., Muhammad went to a cave in the mountains to meditate. According to Islamic teachings, what happened while he was there?

• The angel Gabriel visited Muhammad.

• Muhammad discovered a hidden treasure.

• Muhammad received a vision of the future.

• Muhammad encountered a group of monks.