Battles of Badr and Uhud

11 Grade 6 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Battles of Badr and Uhud, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   The Muslims suffered a setback at Uhud mainly because:

   A. they refused to fight

   B. some archers left their positions to collect war booty

   C. they arrived late

   D. they had no weapons

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2. Question 2

   6 marks

   State three qualities shown by the Muslims at the Battle of Badr that led to their success.

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   The result of the Battle of Badr for the Muslims was:

   A. a total defeat

   B. a retreat to Makkah

   C. a clear victory

   D. a peace treaty

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The uncle of the Prophet (SAW) who was martyred at the Battle of Uhud was:

   A. Abu Lahab

   B. Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib

   C. Abu Talib

   D. Al-Abbas

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   One important lesson Muslims learn from the Battle of Uhud is the importance of:

   A. abandoning prayer

   B. fleeing from difficulty

   C. obeying the leader's instructions

   D. fighting for wealth

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   The Battle of Badr, the first major battle in Islam, took place in the:

   A. 1st year of the Prophet's birth

   B. 5th year of prophethood

   C. 2nd year after Hijra (2 AH)

   D. 10th year after Hijra

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Compare the outcomes of the Battle of Badr and the Battle of Uhud for the Muslims.

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   2 marks: at Badr the Muslims won a clear victory despite being fewer. 2 marks: at Uhud the Muslims suffered a setback/loss with many martyred (including Hamza) after some archers disobeyed, though they were not completely defeated.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   The Battle of Uhud was fought near a mountain called:

   A. Mount Arafat

   B. Mount Sinai

   C. Mount Hira

   D. Mount Uhud

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   Explain two causes of the Muslims' setback at the Battle of Uhud.

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   Award 2 marks each for any two: the archers disobeyed the Prophet and left their positions to gather booty; the enemy cavalry (led by Khalid ibn al-Walid, then not yet Muslim) attacked from behind through the gap; love of worldly gain distracted some fighters; disobedience to the leader.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    At the Battle of Badr, the small Muslim army of about 313 men fought against the Quraysh army of about:

    A. 50 men

    B. 1,000 men

    C. 300 men

    D. 5,000 men

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11. Question 11

    6 marks

    State three lessons Muslims learn from the Battle of Badr.

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    Award 2 marks each for any three: victory comes from Allah, not numbers; the importance of faith and trust in Allah (tawakkul); the value of unity and obedience; patience in hardship; the reward of standing for truth; the need for good planning and dua.

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