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1
What is the name of the structure pictured below which is found in the city of Jerusalem?
The Lotus Tree
Colosseum
Dome of the Rock
The Kaaba
2
The following picture is showing a.....
contraband
plateau
bandits
caravan
3
What is salat in Islam?
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Fasting during Ramadan
Daily ritual prayer
Alms for poor
4
The definition of the term "Muslim" means surrender to God.
True
False
5
Successors to the prophet Muhammad were given what title?
Caliph
Caesar
Emperor
Sultan
6
What are the religious implications of Zakat?
Making a pilgrimage to Mecca
Fasting during the month of Ramadan
Performing five daily prayers
It is a way to promote charity and generosity.
7
What is the Muslim pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia called?
Hajj
Saʿy
Tawaf
Ziyarat
8
The Roman Empire ruled Mecca during the time of Muhammad.
False
True
9
How long does Ramadan last?
20 Days
30 Days
40 Days
10 Days
10
What common beliefs are shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
The belief in the reincarnation of the soul
The belief in the existence of one God who is all-powerful and merciful
The belief in the existence of multiple gods
The belief in the importance of pilgrimage to specific holy sites
11
Sunnis believe that Abu Bakr was the rightful successor to Muhammad. What do Shia believe?
Caliphs must prove they are worthy by conquering non-Muslims
Sunni and Shia believe in the same caliph
Caliphs should be chosen by democratic vote
Muhammad's cousin Ali and his descendents can only be the caliph
12
What role did merchants play in the spread of Islam?
Built new roads
Selected the new caliph: in charge of spreading Islam
Distributed copies of the Qur'an instead of trading
Introduced Islamic beliefs to new lands along trade routes
13
What is a journey to a sacred destination?
pilgrimage
souk
jihad
caravan
14
The fundamental beliefs of the religion known as Islam are called?
The Five Pillars
The Ten Commandments
The Five Noble Truths
The Beatitudes
15
In what city was the prophet Muhammad born?
Mecca
Antioch
Medina
Jerusalem
16
Which country saw the spread of Islam to its population in Southeast Asia?
Indonesia
China
Morroco
Korea
17
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Prayer five times a day
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Celebrating Eid
Fasting during Ramadan
18
What is the name of the angel that appeared to the Prophet Muhammad in the cave of Hira?
Gabriel
Uriel
Raphael
Michael
19
What is the Islamic word for God?
Allah
Yahweh
Infidel
Buddha
20
Why is Arabia a crossroads location?
Islam, Christianity, and Judaism started there
Hosts people of many cultures
Has trade routes linking Africa, Asia, and Europe
Home to few cultures or people
21
Monarchs become more powerful during the Crusades.
True
False
22
Umar was known for shrinking the Muslim empire.
True
False
23
Most Christians conquered by Arabs were allowed to practice their religion.
False
True
24
Who is the prophet or founder of Islam?
Moses
Muhammad
Augustus
Jesus
25
Ali
was the fourth caliph of Islam. He was the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad
True
False
26
Which of the following is
NOT
a feature typically found in a mosque?
a courtyard
a bell tower
a fountain
minarets
27
A common language united the people of Arabia prior to the birth of Muhammad.
True
False
28
Jews were granted more rights and freedoms during the Crusades.
False
True
29
Who was the wife of the Prophet Muhammad and is considered one of the most important figures in Islamic history?
Fatima
Aisha
Hafsa
Khadija
30
Islam accepts the prophets of Judaism and Christianity.
False
True
31
How did Islam spread throughout the ancient world?
Through the slave trade with East Asia
The Byzantine Empire and the Crusades
Through trade, military conquests, religious teaching and culture
European missionaries taught along with Islamic Scholars
32
Who became the first caliph and made Arabia a unified Muslim state?
Ibn Battutah
Abu Bakr
Omay Khayyam
Mehmed II
33
Which geographical characteristic contributed to the prosperity of the city of Mecca?
High elevation and fertile soil
Moderate climate and abundant rainfall
Location on a major trade route
Its proximity to the Indian Ocean
34
What was the Kaaba's significance
before
Islam?
a place to trade at its large marketplace
Place to give money to the poor
to worship their gods
to show their devotion to Muhammad
35
Who is considered the founding figure of monotheistic religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Solomon
David
Abraham
Moses
36
What is the holy book of Islam?
Torah
Analects
Qu'ran
Bible
37
Which area
did not
see Islamic trade or conquest?
North Africa
Southwest Asia
Indonesia
Northern Europe
38
Muhammad and Khadijah were childhood friends and grew up together.
False
True
39
The cities of Mecca and Medina are located on the
Italian peninsula
Greek peninsula
Arabian peninsula
Balkan peninsula
40
Which of the following is an important contribution of Islamic civilization?
Calculus
Trigonometry
Algebra
Geometry
41
Which group believes that only Muhammad's descendants may become caliphs?
Sunni
Shia
42
The Sunni/Shia division within Islam originated from a disagreement about
Where the capital of Islam should be moved to
Who should succeed Muhammad after his death
Whether or not Jews and Christians should be welcomed
Whether or not the religion should use icons
43
What is the language of Islam?
Greek
Hebrew
Latin
Arabic
44
Which of the following cities is important to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Rome
Jerusalem
Mecca
Cordoba
45
What was the language used for learning and science throughout the Islamic world?
English
Farsi
Arabic
Spanish
