Muhammad's Life and the Rise of Islam

What significant event marked the beginning of the Islamic calendar?

What was Maometto's primary occupation before his prophetic mission?

Which of the following was a direct result of Maometto's teachings?

During which event did Maometto destroy idols in Mecca?

What term refers to the submission to God in Arabic?

Muhammad's Life and the Rise of Islam

Born in Mecca in 570 CE to a noble, polytheistic family
Worked as a merchant until 40 years old
Experienced a vision of the Angel Gabriel in 610 CE, revealing the oneness of God (Allah)
This marked the beginning of Islam, a monotheistic religion based on submission to God
Began preaching monotheism in Mecca, facing opposition from polytheistic Meccans
Faced persecution and began traveling and gaining followers
In 622 CE, he migrated to Medina (known as the Hijra)
This event marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar, called the Era of the Hijra, or Hegira.
In Medina, formed a community and established a theocratic state
Consistently gained followers
Conflicts emerged with pagan tribes in the area
Muhammad and his followers conquered Mecca by 630 CE and destroyed idols, except for the Black Stone.
Muhammad died in 632 CE, uniting the Arabian Peninsula under Islam
Islam spread rapidly after Muhammad's death.
The Arabian peninsula became religiously and politically unified during the period following Muhammad's death.

Explore the significant life events of Muhammad and the foundational moments in the rise of Islam. This quiz covers his early life in Mecca, his prophetic revelations, the migration to Medina, and the unification of the Arabian Peninsula under Islam. Test your knowledge on the key events that shaped one of the world's major religions.