Islam Quiz

What holy city are Muslism expected to make a pilgrimage to in their lifetime?

• Medina

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Damsacus

Which of the following was a primary reason for the split in Islam into different sects?

• Disagreement over icons
• Disagreement over divinity of Muhammad
• Disagreement over Islamic leadership
• Disagreement over "People of the Book"

Which word is an Arabic term that refers to the ruler of a Muslim state?

• hajj

• bedouin

• kaaba

• caliph

The Quran is--

• the prophet of Islam

• the Muslim house of worship

• the Islamic holy text

• a sacred holy site

Who is known as the prophet of Allah?

• Abraham

• Muhammad

• Jesus

• Joseph

Muslims beliefs are centered around the -

• Five Pillars
• Eightfold Path
• Ramadan

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Islam?

• Holy wars against Christians
• Allah is the one God
• Give money to the poor
• Fast during Ramadan

What is the Arabic word for God?

• Yahweh
• Allah
• Jesus
• Quran

How did Islam spread throughout the Middle East during the first 100 years of its existence?

• through regional trade

• through war and conquest

• through the forced migration of Islamic people

• through the spread of scientific studies

Which number correctly identifies the location of the region where Islam originated?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4