Ancient World History 1

Question 1

define the word oasis

Answer 1

place with water in a very dry area.

Question 2

Define the term bedouin.

Answer 2

Nomads who lived on the Arabian peninsula.

Question 3

What are the bodies of water that border the Arabian Peninsula?

Answer 3

The Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea, and the Red Sea.

Question 4

Leaders of tribes in early Arabia were called

Answer 4

Leaders of tribes in early Arabia were called sheikhs.

Question 5

Why did Arabian merchants travel in trade caravans?

Answer 5

Arabian merchants traveled in caravans for safety and trade.

Question 6

The religion of Islam arose on the Arabian Peninsula as a result of the preachings of

Answer 6

Muhammad

Question 7

Originally, what city did Muhammad and his followers have to leave because it was too dangerous for them to stay? Why?

Answer 7

left Mecca because it was dangerous

Question 8

Islam is a monotheist religion which means

Answer 8

which means it teaches the belief in only one God.

Question 9

What is Islam’s holy book called?

Answer 9

Qur’an.

Question 10

What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?

Answer 10

Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, Pilgrimage