The Rise of Islam

Where was the Prophet Muhammad born?

• 
  Jerusalem

• Baghdad

• Mecca

• Medina

What event marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar?

• Muhammad’s first revelation

• The construction of the Kaaba

• The Hijra to Medina

• The founding of the Abbasid Caliphate

 Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Fasting during Ramadan

• Belief in reincarnation

• Prayer five times a day

• Giving to the poor

What was the capital city of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Baghdad

• Damascus

Who wrote The Canon of Medicine?

• Al-Razi

• Ibn al-Haytham

• Al-Khwarizmi

• Ibn Sina (Avicenna)

What subject did Al-Khwarizmi help develop?

• Algebra

• Geometry

• Astrology

• Biology

What is the holy book of Islam?

• Torah

• Qur’an

• Bible

• Hadith

What does the word “Islam” mean?

• Sacred peace

• Wisdom

• Submission to God

• Knowledge

The spread of Islam was helped by what major factor?

• Large navies

• Missionary monks

• Printing press

• Trade routes and conquest

Which empire was known for promoting trade, science, and learning in Baghdad?

• Abbasid

• Ottoman

• Umayyad

• Byzantine