origins of Islam

Where did Islam originate?

• The Arabian Peninsula

• The Balkan Peninsula

• The Italian Peninsula

Which of the following is the central teaching of Islam?

• Allah will grant life in paradise to all who obey him

• Allah is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet

• On the final day, Allah will judge all people

• Muslims must wash before praying to be pure before Allah

What is the holy text of Islam that is written in Arabic?

• Qur'an (Koran)

• Bible

• Torah

• Vedas

Select all of the monotheistic religions below.

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Islam

Why do geographers refer to the Arabian Peninsula as a "crossroads" location?

• It is a vast desert that is occupied by few people

• It is an intersection of trade routes between three continents

• It is located between two major rivers

• It straddles the Bosporus Strait

Who is the prophet or founder of Islam?

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Moses

• Agustus

In what city was the prophet Muhammad born?

• Jerusalem

• Antioch

• Mecca

• Medina

What is the Islamic word for God?

• Yaweh

• Infadel

• Allah

• Buddah

The cities of Mecca and Medina are located on the

• Greek Peninsula

• Arabian Peninsula

• Italian Peninsula

• Balkan Peninsula

What is the name of this structure?

• Kaaba

• Colosseum

• Pantheon

• Great Pyramid of Giza