The Muslim World Quiz Review

Who is the prophet and founder of Islam?

• Abu Bakr

• Mohammed

• Abraham

• Caliph

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Islam.

• Obligatory prayer

• Declaration of faith

• Fasting during the month of Ramadan

• Pilgrimage to Medina and Jerusalem

• Compulsory giving

This city is the holy site for Muslim pilgrimage and was the birth place of Mohammed.

• Medina

• Mecca

• Jersulam

• Muscat

This is the place of worship for Muslims.

• Mosque

• Synagogue

• Temple

• Stupa

The Quran is the ____________ of the Islamic faith.

• holy site

• holy temple

• holy book

• holy city

This body of law governs the lives of Muslims, according to the beliefs of the Quran.

• Shari'a

• 12 Tables

• Hammurabi's Code

• Sunni

The successor to Mohammed and the supreme political and religious leader in a Muslim government is known as the:

• Consul

• Shari'a

• King

• Caliph

To Muslims, this term refers to the "inner struggle" ; it can mean to be a good and loving Muslim, or to wage war to spread the Islamic faith.

• Caliph

• Jihad

• Shari'a

• Dharma

Sunni Muslims believe that the successor, or caliph, to Muhammed should be:

• A family relative of Mohammed

• A merchant from Mecca

• An elected community leader

• A blood relative of Mohammed

Shi'a Muslims believe that the successor, or caliph, to Muhammed should be:

• A relative of Mohammed

• An elected community leader

• A citizen of Medina

• Born in Iran