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Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
According to Islamic teachings, what did the angel Gabriel tell Muhammad to do?
teach monotheism
Why did the leaders of Mecca want to keep polytheism?
It brought pilgrims to their city.
How did the Muslim empire treat Jews and Christians differently from Muslims?
It charged them extra taxes.
What geographic feature made Mecca a wealthy city?
location on trade routes
The word Muslim means one who
surrenders to God.
How did some clans boycott Muhammad’s clan?
by refusing to do business with them
After the first four caliphs, what changed in the Muslim empire?
Islam split into two branches.
Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by
a common language.
Why is the Qur’an the holy book of Islam?
It records the words of God spoken by Gabriel.
What is said to have happened on Muhammad’s Night Journey?
A winged horse-like creature took him to Jerusalem.
Which question separated the two branches of Islam?
Must a caliph be descended from Muhammad?
What took Muhammad to places beyond the Arabian Peninsula?
making caravan trips for trade
What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Mecca?
The rich should share their wealth.
What action by Muhammad in Medina made that city important to his followers?
He lived there while he drew more people to Islam.
How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?
As a ruling family, they conquered new lands.