Southwest Asia, North Africa and Islam Culture

Islam is a _______________ religion.

• pagan
• cult
• monotheistic
• polytheistic

What is the Arabic word for God?

• Yahweh
• Allah
• Jesus
• Quran

What forms the basis of Islamic faith?

• Four Noble Truths
• Five Pillars
• Eightfold path
• Three Wise Sayings

Where did Islam originate?

• The Arabian Peninsula

• The Balkan Peninsula

• The Italian Peninsula

Which of the following is the central teaching of Islam?

• Allah will grant life in paradise to all who obey him

• Allah is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet

• On the final day, Allah will judge all people

• Muslims must wash before praying to be pure before Allah

What is the holy text of Islam that is written in Arabic?

• Qur'an (Koran)

• Bible

• Torah

• Vedas

What is the second holy book of Islam that contains laws?

• Qurah

• Bible

• Sunnah

• Five Pillars

Hajj refers to a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca. What religion practices Hajj?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

What holy city are Muslims expected to make a pilgrimage to in their lifetime?

• Medina
• Mecca
• Jerusalem
• Damsacus

Who was the founder of Islam?

• Muhammad
• Moses
• Martin Luther
• Jesus Christ