Islam Review

True or False: Because Saudi Arabia was a desert, people could only settle in places that had an oasis, which were, themselves, fairly rare.

• True

• False

On what peninsula did Islam originate? (7.G.GR.1)

• Arabian

• Iberian

• Italian

• Balkan

True or False: The Muslim Golden Age was brought about because of massive amounts of wars and battles which the Muslims were able to profit from

• True, they were able to steal the money or trade goods from those the battled

• False, it was brought about by unity and less conflict in the region

Which of the following is true about the Arabic language

• Because those in the Arabian peninsula and those who converted to Islam spoke Arabic, they had a common language which made trade harder

• Because Islam created a common language (Arabic), it allowed ideas, goods, and technology to spread more quickly across the world

• Because Islam created a common language, it discouraged ideas, goods, and technology from spreading

What is the belief in one God?

• Monotheism
• Polytheism
• Christianity
• Islam

Islam is based on the teachings of this man.

• Abraham the Prophet
• Jesus Christ
• Muhammad
• Martin Luther King Jr. 

This is the 1st pillar of faith. Muslims practice the profession of faith by saying, "There is only one God and Muhammad is his prophet."

• Sawm
• Shahada
• Hajj
• Salat

This is the 4th pillar of faith. Muslims practice fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. 

• Shahada
• Zakat
• Hajj
• Sawm

This is the 2nd pillar of faith, which means daily worship. Muslims pray five times a day. 

• Salat
• Zakat
• Sawm
• Hajj

This is the 5th pillar of faith, the pilgrimage. Muslims should travel to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. 

• Sawm
• Zakat
• Salat
• Hajj