Rise and Spread of Islam

According to Muslim beliefs, which angel delivered Allah's message to Muhammad?

• Michael
• Gabriel
• Raphael
• Lucifer

The holy book of Islam is called the...

• Hajj
• Sunna
• Torah
• Qur'an

What is the name of the holy month in which fasting from dawn to sunset takes place?

• Rosh Hashanah
• Hajj
• Ramadan
• Muharram

Which of these meats is forbidden for Muslims to eat?

• Beef
• Pork
• Poultry
• Venison

Which pillar of Islam deals with giving to the poor?

• alms
• prayer
• faith
• pilgrimage

How many times daily are Muslims expected to pray?

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6

A Muslim house of worship is called a...

• synagogue
• cathedral
• temple
• mosque

Which of these European countries was conquered by Islamic people from Northern Africa?

• Spain
• France
• Germany
• Greece

Which statement does NOT correctly explain an effect of the caliphates on Europe, Asia and Africa?

• Islamic art, science and literature flowered
• All of Europe avoided traded with Islamic empires
• An exchange of language, ideas and culture occurred
• Islam expanded through Egypt across North Africa

What issue confronted Muslims after Muhammad's death and eventually split the Muslims into Shi'ia and Sunni sects?

• morality of jihad against enemies of Islam
• validity of  accounts from the Quran
• who was Muhammad's legitimate successor
• persecution of Christians and Jews