Unit 3 Review - Islam & Early Africa (SSWH5&6)

What is the holy book of Islam called

• Koran

• Bible

• Torah

• Bagavad Gita

How did geography impact the people of Arabia?

• Dry climate forced them to focus on trading

• Wet climate forced them to rely on rice farming

• The arid open plains forced them to rely on herding animals

• The desert climate, with rivers which flood forced them to focus on living along the river valleys

What is the name of the system of Islamic Law?

• Shariah Law

• Shia Law

• Sunni Law

• Canonical Law

How often do Muslims believe they should pray each day?

• 3 times

• 4 times

• 5 times

• 7 times

What belief do Judaism, Christianity & Islam all share?

• Belief in one god

• Belief that Muhammad was the last prophet

• Belief that Jesus was the Son of God

• Belief that once people understand the meaning of life they become one with the universal force

What person is believed by Muslims to be the last prophet of god and who began to spread the message of Islam?

• Jesus

• Zoroaster

• Confucius

• Muhammad

What was the central issue which caused the split between Sunni & Shia Muslims?

• That the next leader of the Islamic World should be a blood descendent of Muhammad

• That inheritance should have been shared amongst the leaders of the community after Muhammad's death

• That Muhammad's illegitimate son, Maqti, should be considered the last prophet who actually brought the last message from god after Muhammad's death

• All of the above

What are followers of the Islamic religion called?

• Islams

• Muslims

• Sharians

• Arabs

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 pillars of the Islamic faith?

• The Proclamation of belief in one god

• Giving to Charity

• The Jihad or personal struggle with maintaining your faith

• The pilgrimage to Mecca

• Fasting during Ramadan

When did the Rightly Guided Caliphs take over control of the Islamic Empire?

• After Ali's Death

• After Muhammad's Death

• After Abu Bakr's Death

• After Muhammad Ali's Death