Unit 3: Teachings of Islam

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the Arabian man that would become the prophet of Islam?

• Ali
• Omar
• Ibrahim
• Muhammad

Multiple Choice

True or False: Muslims respect parts of the Christian Bible and Jewish Torah's as being factually correct, therefore they consider these people, "People of the Book."

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The rules and guidelines used by Muslims to live their religious lives by is called what?

• Five Pillars

• Dharma
• Canon Law
• Halakha

Multiple Choice

This is the first Pillar of Islam in which Muslims declare their belief in one God.

• Salah
• Hajj
• Shahadah

• Zakat

• Sawm

Multiple Choice

This second tenent of the Five Pillars of Islam features Muslims praying towards Mecca five times a day.

• Sawm
• Zakat
• Hajj
• Salat

• Shahadah

Poll

In your opinion, how difficult do you feel it is to be considered a "good Muslim"?

• Easy

• So-So

• Hard

Open Ended

Based on how you answered the previous pquestion, plus your limited knowledge of Islam, explain your answer.

Multiple Choice

This pillar of Islam features donating, or giving, away money to the poor or needy in the form of charity.

• Shahadah

• Salat
• Sawm
• Zakat
• Hajj

Multiple Choice

This pillar of Islam features fasting during holy months, Ramadan in particular.

• Salah

• Hajj
• Zakah

• Siyam

• Shahadah

Multiple Choice

What is Ramadan?

• Ramadan is a month of giving gifts and celebrations for Jews.

• Ramadan is a time for Christians to reflect and pray.
• Ramadan is a festival celebrated with feasting.
• Ramadan is a holy month of fasting and prayer in Islam.

Multiple Choice

True or False: During Ramadan, you are not allowed to eat at night and must only eat while the sun is up.

• False

• True

Multiple Choice

Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?

• To celebrate the end of the year and go into the next year stronger than ever.

• Muslims fast during Ramadan to develop self-discipline and empathize with the less fortunate.

• To lose weight for health reasons in order to make Allah and Muhammad happy.

• To prepare for a festival honoring Allah and Muhammad.

Multiple Choice

True or False: At the conclusion of Ramadan, a feast is held called Eid al-Fitr to celebrate the hardships suffered during Ramadan.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is the Kaaba?

• A famous mountain in Saudi Arabia and parts of North Africa.

• The Kaaba is a sacred structure in Islam located in Mecca.
• A historical monument in Jerusalem.
• A type of Islamic prayer mat.

Multiple Choice

This final pillar of Islam states that Muslims are required to make a pilgrimage, or holy visit, to Mecca to worship at the Kaaba.

• Sawm
• Hajj
• Zakat
• Umrah
• Shahadah

Multiple Choice

True or False: All Muslims are expected to make at least one pilgrimage, hajj, to Mecca to worship at the Kaaba.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What did Jihad mean to early Muslims?

• Struggle or striving, often in a spiritual or moral context.
• A form of meditation practice.
• A type of religious pilgrimage.
• A holy war against non-believers.

Multiple Choice

What did Muhammad consider as "lesser jihad"? Hint: look at slide 36 for help if you need to.

• A spiritual journey towards enlightenment.
• The internal struggle against sin.
• A call for global domination of Islam.
• The physical struggle or effort in defense of Islam.

Multiple Choice

What did Muhammad consider as "higher jihad"? Hint: look at slide 36 for help if you need to.

• The struggle against one's own inner desires and moral failings.
• The enforcement of religious laws on others.
• The pursuit of wealth and power.
• The physical battle against enemies of Islam.

Multiple Choice

How do some Muslims, as well as non-Muslims, understand Jihad today?

• Jihad is solely a military campaign endorsed by all Muslims.
• Jihad is a term that exclusively refers to acts of violence or terrorism towards non-Muslims.

• Jihad is understood as a historical concept with no relevance today.

Poll

Based on your notes, and attached image, could you live under a government that practiced Shariah Law?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

Open Ended

Based on how you answered the previous poll question, explain your reasoning.

Mr. Smith

Reminder that after you jot down the final slide, you need to answer the final two short response questions in order to complete and get a grade on this assignment.

Poll

Chart Context: Personal freedom = rights and liberties. Also the world average, based on these data points, is 7.

Question: Based on what you learned or know about Islam, does this chart surprise you?

• Yes

• No

• A little

Open Ended

Based on how you answered the previous poll question, explain your reasoning.