Origins and Teachings of Islam

According to Islamic tradition, what inspired Muhammad to change the direction of Muslim daily prayer to face Mecca?

• Islam stopped recognizing Jerusalem as a holy site.

• Muhammad had finished converting the people of Mecca to Islam.

• Muhammad had received a message from Allah through Gabriel.

Why did Muhammad travel throughout Arabia as a young man?

• He wanted to learn about people in other lands.

• He worked as a caravan trader with his family.

• He was a leader within his powerful family.

Who was Khadijah?

• Muhammad’s wife

• Muhammad’s daughter

• a business rival of Muhammad’s

According to Islamic tradition, how did Muhammad receive messages from Allah?

• by talking to his wife

• by reading the Qur’an

• through visions of an angel

What is a true statement about Islam?

• Muslims worship Allah.

• Muslims worship the Qur’an.

• Muslims worship many gods.

Which term refers to a follower of Islam?

• Allah

• Arab

• Muslim

What is Sharia?

• Islam’s holy book

• Islamic religious law

• a pilgrimage that Muslims make

What event marks the start of the Islamic calendar?

• Ramadan

• Muhammad’s revelation

• the Hijrah

What is one way Islam is different from Judaism and Christianity?

• Islam does not recognize the Bible.

• Islam teaches that people should give to charity.

• Islam requires fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

What do Muslims believe about the afterlife?

• The soul continues to exist.

• Souls are judged upon death.

• All believers will experience paradise.