World Religions Islam

Multiple Choice

Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are collectively referred to as Abrahamic religions because they all recognize Abraham as their first prophet.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Muslims believe their faith was delivered to them through a prophet whose importance is central to their beliefs. The name of this prophet is ______.

• Abraham

• Muhammad

• Jesus Christ

• Moses

Multiple Choice

The religious text for Muslims is called the

• Quran

• Holy Bible

• Torah

• Tanakh

Multiple Choice

While Muhammad secluded himself in a cave for a night of prayer, according to the Quran, which angel came to visit him?

• Abraham

• Gabriel

• Moses

• Jesus Christ

Multiple Choice

The rise of Islam brought several notable social changes, including changing existing social hierarchies and improving the treatment and status of slaves. Islam also recognized men and women equals in God’s eyes. (True or False?)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Realistic visual depictions of Mohammad are NOT considered offensive. (True or False)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Although the Quran's verses are recited all over the world, it is only to be recited in Arabic, the language that was first dictated to Mohammad. (True or False?)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The two most well-known branches of Islam are _____ and ____.

• Christianity, Judaism

• Sunni, Shia

• Sunni, Sanni

Multiple Choice

The most central practices and beliefs of the followers of Islam are known as

• The Five Pillars

• The Four Pillars

• The Ten Commandments

Multiple Choice

Where do Muslims traditionally pray?

• In a synagogue

• In a mosque

• In a churh

• At home

Multiple Choice

True or False? Another name for the Muslim calendar is Hijri, and it is used to determine different holidays and rituals.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The holiday Ramadan is one of the

• Five Pillars

• commandments in the Holy Bible

• shortest and least celebrated

Multiple Choice

The fasting during the holiday of Ramadan ends with a celebration called

• Eid al-Fitr

• Muharram

• Ashura

• Mecca

Multiple Choice

True or False? Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must take at least once.

• True

• False

Open Ended

What is the most interesting or surprising thing you learned about the Islamic religion. Use this sentence stem to help write a complete sentence: The most interesting or surprising thing that I learned about the Islamic religion is....