7.1-7.6 History quiz

Prophet

A prophet is a person who speaks to, or interprets the words of God. Muhammad received a call to be a Prophet to spread God's teachings.

What clan did Muhammad belong to?

Hashmin clan

Muslim

A follower of the Islamic faith. Muslims believe in one god.

What was Muhammad's job when he grew up?

A merchant

What does Muslim mean?

"Those who surrender to god". Also a follower of the Islamic faith

What are two traditional arab values?

1. Being kind to strangers 2. Helping out orphans, widows, and other needy members of society

What are 5 things Muhammad taught when he preached to the Makkans?

1. People must worship the one god. 2. All believers in god were equal 3. Rich should share the wealth 4. Take care of orphans and the poor. 5. Improve the status of women

What year was Muhammad born?

570

Allah

Allah is the arabic word for God. This is used by Arabs Jews and Arab Christians.

What did Arabic poetry do for the people?

Arabic poetry was important to the people as it told the story of their tribe and their heritage.

What are three things God told Muhammad to teach others?

Compassion, Honesty, Justice

Gabriel

Gabriel revealed teachings from God to Muhammad to spread. Gabriel told Muhammad that he was the messenger of God. Gabriel told Muhammad to teach others to practice compassion, honesty, and justice.

What was inside the Kaaba when Muhammad was young?

Hundreds of statues of different gods.

What happened to Muhammad in a cave in the mountains in 610 C.E.?

In 610 CE, Muhammad went to meditate in a cave in the mountains. According to Islamic teachings Muhammad received the call to be a prophet, which is a messenger of God. Muhammad later described that on that night he was visited and angel Gabriel who revealed teachings to him from God. God had chosen him to send his words to the People. Since Muhammad couldn't read or write, his followers memorized the teachings from Gabriel and put them into the Koran.

What did they offer him in return for his help?

In return for his help, they pledged to protect him.

Islam

Islam is the religious faith of Muslims. The civilization is based on the Islamic religion and the group of countries where Islam is the main religion. Muhammad was born in Arabia, where Islam has its roots.

Who was Muhammad's wife?

Khadijah

Khadijah

Khadijah was Muhammad's wife. Khadijah was the first convert to Islam. Khadijah consoled Muhammad and expressed her faith that God had chosen him as a prophet to spread his words to the people.

Where was Muhammad born?

Makkah (Mecca)

Muhammad

Muhammad is a man who was born around 570 C.E. Muhammad taught and spread the faith of Islam.

Hijra

Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina. He traveled their because they asked him to bring peace between feuding tribes in return for his protection.

People of the Book

Muslims view of Christians and Jews because they all adhere to the writings of a holy book; the term was meant as a way to show respect towards and emphasize a feeling of community with other monotheists. These people believe in one god and Muhammad asked that they be treated as lawful members of society.

How many gods did Muhammad believe in?

One god

What were the people called who came to worship in Mecca?

Pilgrims because they were making a journey there for a religious purpose.

What is the holy book of Muslims called?

Qur'an

What does Allah mean?

The Arabic word for god.

Why was the Ka'bah built at its location in Mecca?

The Ka'bah was built at its location in Makkah because it was believed god tested the prophet Abraham's faith by ordering him to leave Hager and their infant son in a desolate valley. As Hager searched for water, a spring bubbled at her son's feet, so Abraham built a house of worship at the site called the Ka'bah.

Kaaba

The Kaaba was a cube-shaped shrine built by Abraham to honor god. The Kaaba had hundreds of statues of different gods. Pilgrims from all over Arabia came to worship here.

Quran

The Quran is the holy book of the religion of Islam. The Quran is filled with messages from god that Muhammad's followers had memorized. This book attracted new believers to Islam.

What does the holy book contain?

The holy book was filled with the messages from Gabriel

What was the land like in Mecca?

The land in Makkah was located in a dry, rocky valley.

Night Journey

The night when Muslims believe Muhammad traveled to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven on a winged horse, spoke with Allah and other prophets and returned to Mecca. This horse guided him through the seven levels of heaven to meet God.

Why did the people of Yathrib invite Muhammad and his followers to come there?

The people of Yathrib invited Muhammad and his followers so they could bring peace between the feuding tribes.

Who are the "People of the Book" and how did Muhammad say they should be treated?

The people of the book were people who believed in one god and Muhammad said they should be treated as lawful members of society with respect.

Was there any government in Arabia?

There was no central government in Arabia, people pledged loyalty to their clans and larger tribes.

Did the tribes ever fight with eachother?

They often fought with one another.

How did the Meccans feel about preaching this faith at first?

They were resistant

How did those rulers treat the poorer clans?

They would treat them badly by not sharing their fortune and goods.

How did Meccans get wealthy?

Through trade

Why was Yathrib renamed Madinah?

Yathrib was renamed Madinah because it was the city of profit.

What are three places Mecca traded with?

Yemen, Syria, and African kingdoms.

What was something the Arabs shared even though they weren't united as a nation?

cultural ties like language

Were the Arabs nomads moving around their desert environment?

yes