7.11 Islam

What does Islam mean?

• to submit to God

• to become more religious

• to give your wealth to the poor

• to follow the teachings of Muhammad

A person who follows the teachings of Muhammad are called

• Christians.

• Muslims.

• Jews.

• Buddhists.

Which religions share similar beliefs with Islam?

• Sikhism and Jainism

• Christianity and Judaism

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Daoism and Confucianism

Fearing for his life and for the safety of his followers, Muhammad left Mecca to travel to Medina on a journey called the hegira (hijra).

• True

• False

Why do Muslims consider the year 622 to be the beginning of their calendar?

• It is the year of Muhammad’s birth.

• It is the year of Muhammad’s death.

• It is the year that Muhammad undertook the hegira (hijra).

• It is the year that Muhammad first spoke with an angel

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Qur’an?

• It is the third most important book of Islam.

• Muslims believe it contains the word of God.

• It is a collection of traditional Arabic laws.

• Muslims believe that it contains the writings of Abraham.

The Qur’an contains rules about diet, which say that Muslims are allowed to eat pork .

• True

• False