World Religion Islam

Where did Islam have its origin?

• Islam first emerged in Mecca, a city in Arabia in the Middle East.
• Canaan, later called the Land of Israel
• Judea, it had once been a part of the ancient Kingdom of Israel
• Egypt, near the ancient pyramids

What happened after Muhammad and his followers returned to Mecca in 630 C.E.?

• They reclaimed the city and established Islam as the dominant faith in Saudi Arabia.
• They were defeated and forced to return to Medina.
• They decided to return to worshiping the pagan gods like the rest of the population.
• They converted to Christianity.

What is the Qu'ran?

• The Muslim holy book, which contains the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
• The daily prayer all Muslims must say five times a day.
• The Muslim house of worship that they attend every week.
• The holiest of Muslim holidays where they fast from sunup to sundown.

What is the Hajj?

• The holiest holiday where Muslims fast from sunup to sundown.
• The Muslim holy book that contains the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
• The daily prayer all Muslims say.
• The Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are encouraged to do at least once.

How does Islam rank in number of followers, compared to other world religions?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which of these is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam?

• There is no god but god.
• The pilgrimage to Mecca must be made.
• Fasting must be done every day.
• Donations to charity must be made annually.

What is a major holiday in Muslim culture?

• Ramadan
• Christmas
• Kwanzaa
• Hannukah

What is the body of law for Islam?

• Talmud
• Sawm
• Qu'ran
• Sharia

Many of the traditions of Islam were influenced by which other religions? 

• Hinduism and Judaism
• Buddhism and Judaism
• Christianity and Judaism
• Zoronastrianism and Judaism

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