1. Where was the ancient region of Mesopotamia located? A)Africa B)Europe C)Middle East D)South America
2. Which of the following contributed to the increased economic and military power of the Sumerians? A)The development of bronze to make weapons. B)The formation of alliances with other city-states. C)A standing army of many trained soldiers. D)A series of highly strategic army leaders.
3. What does the Hijra symbolize in Islam and what did it start? A)It means “sacred” and marks the beginning of worshipping in mosques. B)It means “prophesize” and marks the beginning of the Sunnah tradition. C)It means “divide” and marks the beginning of the Sunni-Shia split D)It means “migration” and marks the beginning of the Muslim Era.
4. What did Muhammad do to the Kaaba, the central shrine in Mecca? A)He rededicated the shrine to Allah. B)He used the shrine to record messages from Allah. C)He used the shrine to convert Meccans to Islam. D)He destroyed the shrine and no one ever visited there again.
1. The ancient region of Mesopotamia was located in the Middle East.
2. A) The development of bronze to make weapons contributed to the increased economic and military power of the Sumerians.
3. D) The Hijra symbolizes "migration" and marks the beginning of the Muslim Era.
4. A) Muhammad rededicated the Kaaba shrine to Allah.