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UNIT 2: ISLAM- Info
Important Information & Key Ideas from Unit 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where was Muhammad when he received the call to be a prophet? | In the Hira Cave outside of Mecca, where he had gone to pray and meditate |
| After the death of Muhammad's mother and grandfather, who did he go to live with? | His uncle, Abu Talib, who was a successful merchant |
| While he worked as a merchant for his family, Muhammad was called "al-Amin," which means... | "The Trustworthy" |
| At the time of Muhammad's birth, why was Mecca an important city? | Mecca was a hub for trading and was an important religious site. Pilgrims would come from all around the Arabian peninsula to worship at the Ka'aba |
| What connected different Arab tribes even though they were not united as one nation? | Shared language and culture |
| What was the Ka'bah originally built for? A. To store gold and treasures B. To honor God C. To house wild animals D. To protect the people of Mecca | B. To honor God |
| What values did Muhammad learn while living with the nomads? A) Wealth and power B) Kindness to strangers and helping those in need C) How to fight in wars D) Building strong cities | B) Kindness to strangers and helping those in need |
| Who did Muhammad marry? A) Fatima B) Aisha C) Khadijah D) Abu Talib | C) Khadijah |
| Where did Muhammad go for prayer and meditation? A) A temple B) A cave in the mountains C) A mosque in Mecca D) A riverbank | B) A cave in the mountains |
| Who appeared to Muhammad in the cave according to Islamic teachings? A) Moses B) Abraham C) The angel Gabriel D) Jesus | C) The angel Gabriel |
| What does the word “Muslim” mean? A) One who meditates B) One who follows a prophet C) One who surrenders to God D) One who prays | C) One who surrenders to God |
| What is the name of the holy book of Islam? A) The Bible B) The Torah C) The Qur'an (Koran) D) The Vedas | C) The Qur'an (Koran) |
| What was Muhammad's reputation as a merchant in Mecca? A) Dishonest B) Lazy C) Trustworthy D) Wealthy | C) Trustworthy |