1) A noteworthy feature amongst the Arabs before the advent of Islam was their:

1. mastery of poetry.
2. high rate of literacy.
3. high regard and respect for the status of women.
4. All of the above.

2) Select a false statement.

1. The tribe of Quraysh consisted of many different families or clans.
2. The Quraysh enjoyed a position of honor among the tribes because they took care of the Kabah and the pilgrims that would come to visit.
3. The Quraysh were direct descendants of Prophet Ismail.
4. Prophet Muhammad’s grandfather Abdul Muṭṭalib was the unofficial leader of the Quraysh in Mecca.
5. None of the above.

3) In which city did the early life of Prophet Muhammad begin?

1. Mecca.
2. Madina.
3. Taif.
4. Abyssinia.

4) With regards to Prophet Muhammad’s early life:

1. his grandfather had named him Muhammad.
2. his father had passed away before he was born rendering him an orphan.
3. he was born in a noble family and was brought up in the desert with the Bedouins.
4. he grew up in the household of Halima who was his foster mother.
5. All of the above.

5) The Kabah:

1. was the first structure entirely dedicated to the worship of Allah alone.
2. was built by Abraham and his son on the instructions given by Allah.
3. was visited by people from all over Arabia for pilgrimage.
4. All of the above.