Origins of Islam and the Muslim Empire

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

• Religious beliefs

• Political treaties

• Military defenses

• Shared language

What important feature made Mecca a wealthy city?

• Its abundant natural resources.
• Its status as a religious center and pilgrimage site.
• Its location near major trade routes.
• Its status as a political capital.

The word Muslim means 

• One who surrenders to God.

• One who believes in multiple gods.
• One who practices meditation.
• One who follows a specific religion.

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

• The Qur'an is a collection of stories from various cultures.
• The Qur'an was written by Prophet Muhammad's followers after his death.
• The Qur'an is the holy book of Islam because it records the words of God spoken by Gabriel. and revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

• The Qur'an is a historical document about the life of Muhammad.

What does it mean to boycott?

• To boycott is to refuse to buy or use goods or services from a particular source as a form of protest.
• To boycott is to engage in a friendly discussion about a product.
• To boycott means to promote a product or service.
• To boycott is to support a brand or service actively.

How did the Muslim empire treat Jews and Christians differently from Muslims?

• Jews and Christians had the same rights as Muslims without any restrictions.
• Muslims were required to pay higher taxes than Jews and Christians.
• Jews and Christians were completely excluded from society.

• Jews and Christians were given more taxes.

What is Monotheism?

• The rejection of any deity.
• Monotheism is the belief in one God.
• The belief in multiple gods.
• The belief in a single prophet.

What is polytheism?

• Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods.
• Agnosticism is the belief in the uncertainty of gods.
• Atheism is the rejection of all gods.
• Monotheism is the belief in one god.

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.