Islam Vocabulary Quiz

Qu'ran?

• the Holy Book of Islam.

• the holy city where the Ka'aba is located.

• a religion started by the Prophet Muhammad.

• the Arabic word for God.

Hajj

• make a journey, typically of some length or abroad

• pilgrimage to Mecca

• Islam’s holiest city

• a journey to a holy place

Branch of Islam whose members believe the first four caliphs are the rightful successors of Muhammad

• Hajj

• Qur'an

• Shi'a

• Sunni

Branch of Islam whose members believe Ali and his descendants are the rightful successors of Muhammad

• Shi'a

• Sunni

• Qur'an

• Hajj

What city do Muslims need to face when they pray?

• Timbuktu

• Mecca

• Rome

• Sumer

What is the Islam building of worship called?

• church

• mosque

• temple

• ziggurat

Caliph

• the action of leading a group of people or an organization

• title meaning "successor" in Arabic, used by leaders of the Muslim community who follow Muhammad.

• inability to take effective action; helplessness

• lack of ability, influence, or power

What were the start and end points for Hijrah?

• Mecca to Medina

• Madinah to Makkah

• Jerusalem to Madinah

The followers of Islam are called

• Christians

• Muslims

• Hindus

• None of the above

According to the Islamic religion, Muslims believe _________ was the prophet.

• Yathrib

• Medina

• Muhammad

• none of the above