Brain POP - Ramadan

Which of these images shows the phase of the moon on the first night of Ramadan?

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Fill in the blank: The Koran is to Islam as ______ is to Christianity.

• A. congregation

• B. The Vatican

• C. The Bible

• D. The church

Which of these events begins earliest in the day during Ramadan?

• The fast

• The iftar meal

• The suhoor meal

• Morning prayers

In Islam, self-discipline is a major virtue. What is another example of a virtue?

• A. Overeating

• B. Respecting your parents

• C. Drinking water when you're thirsty

• D. Reading the newspaper

What is the significance of these items?

• A. Muslims eat them to break their fast during Ramadan

• B. Muslims donate them to the poor during Ramadan

• C. Muslims give them to family memeber on Eld ul-Fitr

• D. Muslims use them count out the days of Ramadan

What can you infer from the fact that fasting also plays a role in the Jewish and Christian faiths?

• A. That all three are basically the same religion

• B. That Christmas and Jews borrowed that idea of fasting from Islam

• C. That these three religions share common traits

• D. That all three religions are based on the idea of controlling appetite

Which of these is an example of self-discipline?

• A. Having a soda when you're thirsty

• B. Going swimming when it's hot out

• C. Running five miles every day to train for a marathon

• D. Thanking your parents when they give you a birthday gift.

Which of the following is associated with both sawm and Eid ul-Fitr?

• A. Fasting

• B. Self-denial

• C. Giving

• D. Fireworks

What is this building called?

• A. A sawm

• B. An Eid

• C. An iftar

• D. A mosque

What does Ramadan have in common with the American holiday of Thanksgiving?

• A. Both holidays revolve around eating lots of food

• B. Both holidays involve parades and sporting events

• C. Both holidays are solemn religious events

• D. Both holidays emphasize family and gratitude