Islam

The holy text for Muslims is called

• Torah

• O'uran

• Upanishads

• Bible

Islamic holy cities of Mecca (Makkah) and Medina are located on what peninsula?

• Arabian

• Balkan

• Iberian

• Yucatan

Which of the following is the founder of Islam and is known as the prophet of Islam?

• Abu Bakr

• Allah

• Muhammad

• Ali

Which of the following statements would NOT be spoken by a Muslim?

• “I am planning to go to Mecca next year to participate in the hajj.”

• My belief in the teachings of the Qur’an are very important to me.”

• “I always enjoy the feast that follows the end of Ramadan.”

• “My good deeds today will serve me well in my next reincarnation.”

The spread of Islam throughout the Middle East was easier due to the weakness of what two empires?

• Alexander’s Empire and the Persian Empire

• Persian Empire and Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire

• Greek Empire and Persian Empire

In what language do all Muslims pray and read the Qur’an regardless of their nationality?

• English

• Greek

• Arabic

• Latin

Which of the following illustrates the division in Islam?

• Sunni/Shia (Shiite)

• Brahman/ Buddhist

• Sunni/Christian

• Sufi/Hindu

The Muslim armies spread Islam across Africa into Europe. These armies advanced into modern-day France, but were turned back by their defeat at this battle.

• Marathon

• Jerusalem

• Paris

• Tours

Which of the following was NOT a contribution of the Islamic civilization?

• Medical schools/Circulation of blood

• Algebra

• Expansion of geographic knowledge

• Civil service system

Which of the following do Christianity, Islam, and Judaism have in common?

• Belief in the Five Pillars

• Belief in polytheism

• Belief in one all powerful god

• Belief in Jesus as the Son of God