Islam Quiz

Geographically, where were the Islamic empires located?

• In Southern Africa

• In the Americas

• In Eastern Asia

• In the Middle East

What is an oasis?

• An area with water in the middle of the desert

• An extra hot spot in the middle of the desert

• A place with palm trees in the mountains

• A area with a lot of animals to eat

What was the purpose of travelling in a caravan?

• For friends to keep from being lonely

• For safety and protection against Bedouin raids

• To gather with other people to make deals to marry your children off

• To work with others that are masters of different trades with a variety of abilities

True or False: The Islamic Religion is tied to the government and laws in many Islamic countries.

• True

• False

What is the difference between Sunni and Shia?

• One group believes that Muhammad's son in law, Ali was the rightful heir to become caliph and that all other caliphs should be a descendant, while the other group does not.

• One group believes that there is a certain way to take your pilgrimage than the other, causing conflicts about that most sacred journey.

• One group believes that other religions should be respected and the other believes that others should not

• One group believes that women have rights to wear whatever they would like, while the other groups has different rules about what should be worn.

True or False: Most Islamic countries were tolerant of those that had a different religion during the middle ages.

• True

• False

Which was not a reason that Muslim trade was successful?

• The Arabic language became the language of business

• Muslim rulers provided coins for use in trading to help traders

• Muslims closed off all trade routes so no one else could use them

• Muslims kept good records of their business and dealing

What does patriarchy mean?

• Society dominated and run by women

• Society dominated and run by both men and women equally

• Society dominated and run by men

• Society dominated and run by the desires of children

What is the Qur'an?

• A book that details the history of Islam

• The holy book of Islam

• The holy book of Judaism

• A guide the teaches children special religious prayers

Who was responsible for starting the Islamic Religion?

• Abraham

• Muhammad

• Jesus

• Medina