Islam Review (World Religions)

Question 1

Which of the following is a haram?

Accepted Answer

Pork

Question 2

T/F: Ramadan is the 9th month of year, when 1st revelation given to prophet Muhammad.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Which of these religions is closest to Islam in its monotheistic concepts?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 4

The world’s most populous (largest population) Muslim country is

Accepted Answer

Indonesia

Question 5

According to Islam, which of the following happens after death?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 6

T/F: Washing is part of the Muslim prayer ritual.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Courtyard of Great Mosque of Mecca; regarded site as religious significance (Abraham)

Accepted Answer

Ka'ba

Question 8

T/F: Muslims believe that Muhammad had a divine nature.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Form of Islam characterized by a mystical approach to Allah who is experienced inwardly

Accepted Answer

Sufi

Question 10

T/F: Islam is the world's fastest growing and 2nd largest religion.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

T/F: Every year all Muslims are required to make a HAJJ journey to Mecca.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Which Muslim sect has slowed the technological and social advancement in the Muslim world?

Accepted Answer

The Wahhabi

Question 13

Which is a figure among the Shi’ites that is equivalent to the Jewish concept of messiah?

Accepted Answer

Mahdi

Question 14

Which of the following became the caliph following Muhammad's death?

Accepted Answer

Abu Bakr

Question 15

T/F: Muslims are encouraged to pray just when they can.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

Holiest city for Muslims

Accepted Answer

Mecca

Question 17

Which will probably NOT be an activity Western Muslims will be engaged in the near future?

Accepted Answer

Reinforcing traditional Western stereotypes of Islam

Question 18

What other religions may have influenced Muhammad’s beliefs?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 19

Which of these is true of Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

One may not eat or drink during daylight hours.

Question 20

Fasting takes place during this time (9th month of the Muslim year)

Accepted Answer

Ramadan

Question 21

Is a "leader" who has been designated to conduct worship.

Accepted Answer

Imam

Question 22

Which day of the week did Muhammad declare to be a special day of Muslim worship?

Accepted Answer

Friday

Question 23

Islam is deeply rooted in biblical tradition and reveres great prophets of Judaism and also....

Accepted Answer

Jesus Christ

Question 24

Which of the following liberated Jerusalem from the Crusaders?

Accepted Answer

Saladin

Question 25

The name "Muslim" means

Accepted Answer

One who submits

Question 26

The basic belief of Islam is that there is one deity known as Allah and Muhammad is his

Accepted Answer

Messenger

Question 27

T/F: The reward for the righteous is Paradise and for the evildoers, Hell.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

Islam is...

Accepted Answer

Monotheistic

Question 29

Which of the following represents the correct order of events?

Accepted Answer

Initial revelation of Qur’an; hegira; cleansing of the Ka’ba

Question 30

Which religious relic of Islam predates the religion itself?

Accepted Answer

The Ka' ba

Question 31

Which of the following represents the correct order?

Accepted Answer

Four orthodox caliphs; Umayyad; Abbasid ; Mameluke Turks

Question 32

T/F:The Qur'an contains the words of Allah, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

T/F: Wealth sharing (almsgiving) helps ensure economic welfare of entire Muslim community.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 34

"There is no god except God. Muhammad is the messenger of God" (Confession of Faith)

Accepted Answer

Shahada

Question 35

Form of Islam that is the majority of Muslims and have an "orthodox" school of theology

Accepted Answer

Sunni

Question 36

The order and clarity of directions for living righteously is in the....

Accepted Answer

Five Pillars

Question 37

T/F: Muslims believe that prayer should always be done with good intentions.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 38

Who appeared to Muhammad in a dream?

Accepted Answer

Angel Gabriel

Question 39

T/F: All Muslims, men and women, are required to pray five times a day.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 40

Which group believes that imams do not merely lead prayers but speak with the authority of God?

Accepted Answer

Shi' ites

Islam Review (World Religions)

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