MCQs on Major Battles – Badr, Uhud, Khandaq, Tabuk

1. Which battle is considered the first major battle in Islamic history?
(A) Battle of Uhud
(B) Battle of Khandaq
(C) Battle of Badr
(D) Battle of Tabuk

2. What was the main cause of the Battle of Badr?
(A) Dispute over land in Madinah
(B) Interruption of a Quraysh trade caravan
(C) Revenge for Uhud
(D) Conflict with the Jews of Madinah

3. Which battle resulted in a temporary setback for the Muslims?
(A) Battle of Badr
(B) Battle of Khandaq
(C) Battle of Tabuk
(D) Battle of Uhud

4. Who was martyred in the Battle of Uhud and is known as the ‘Lion of Allah’?
(A) Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib
(B) Ali ibn Abi Talib
(C) Uthman ibn Affan
(D) Bilal ibn Rabah

5. What strategic defense method was used by Muslims in the Battle of Khandaq?
(A) Poisoned arrows
(B) Hiding in caves
(C) Digging a trench
(D) Building a fortress

6. Who suggested digging the trench during the Battle of Khandaq?
(A) Abu Bakr
(B) Umar ibn Al-Khattab
(C) Salman Al-Farsi
(D) Zaid ibn Harithah

7. What was the main outcome of the Battle of Khandaq?
(A) Muslims defeated the Quraysh
(B) Quraysh captured Madinah
(C) A peace treaty was signed
(D) Quraysh were unable to enter Madinah

8. What was unique about the Battle of Tabuk?
(A) It was fought in the desert at night
(B) It was a decisive defeat for Muslims
(C) No actual fighting took place
(D) Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not participate

9. Why did the Muslims march to Tabuk?
(A) To avenge Uhud
(B) To attack Quraysh
(C) Due to a threat from the Roman Empire
(D) To punish the Jews of Khaybar

10. What lesson is strongly emphasized from the Battle of Uhud?
(A) Muslims should avoid battle
(B) Disobedience leads to defeat
(C) Archers are not important
(D) Trade routes are key to victory