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History
Early Islamic civilisation: how did Baghdad become the ‘City of Peace'?

Starter quiz

  • What does PBUH stand for?
    • 'Peace Be Upon Him' ✓
  • Muhammad (PBUH) was born in which city?
    • Medina
    • Mecca  ✓
    • Baghdad
    • London
  • What is the holy book of Islam known as?
    • The Bible
    • The Torah
    • The Qur'an  ✓
  • Order the events of the Prophet Muhammad's life chronologically.
    • 1
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      Muhammad (PBUH) was born in Mecca.
    • 2
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      According to Muslims, Muhammad (PBUH) was visited by the Angel Gabriel.
    • 3
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      Muhammad (PBUH) became a prophet of Allah (SWT).
    • 4
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      Muhammad (PBUH) spread the word of Islam in Mecca.
    • 5
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      Mecca's leaders became angry with Muhammad and persecuted him and his followers.
    • 6
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      Muhammad and his followers migrated to Medina.
  • Match the word about the early success of Islam to its meaning.
    • Hijrah
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      the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) migration from Mecca to Medina ✓
    • Islam
      ⇔
      religion followed by Muslims ✓
    • Muhammad (PBUH)
      ⇔
      a religious leader and, to Muslims, a prophet of Allah (SWT) ✓
    • Mecca
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      the birthplace of Muhammad (PBUH) ✓
    • Mount Hira
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      the place where Muhammad (PBUH) received a revelation ✓
  • Why is the year 622 CE important to Muslims?
    • It is the year Muhammad (PBUH) was born.
    • It is the year that Muhammad (PBUH) received revelations.
    • It is the start of the Islamic calendar.  ✓
    • It is the year that Mecca was built.
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