Introduction to Islam

Islam is the ___ largest religion in the world.

• Fourth

• Third

• Second

• First

Which religion does Islam not share common roots with?

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

Monotheistic means...

• the belief that there is only one God.

• the belief that there are many Gods.

• the belief that there is only one prophet.

• the belief that only one religion can be correct.

The foundation document of Islam is called the...

• Bible

• Talmud

• Qur'an

• Torah

What is the name given to Arab desert nomads?

• Bedouin

• Cameleers

• Yathrib

• Shaykh

Which of these is not a way tribes respected/revered their tribal gods?

• Prayer

• Sacrifice

• Pilgrimage

• Communion

What was the name given to the central shrine of the gods?

• Ka'ba

• Mecca

• Medina

• Quraysh

How old was Muhammad when he was called to be God's messenger?

• 35

• 40

• 30

• 45

What changes were occurring in Mecca around the time of Muhammed becoming God's messenger? (Click all that apply.)

• Mecca was becoming a commercial centre.

• People were leaving their nomadic lifestyle and settling in Mecca.

• There was a growing imbalance of power within society.

• There was a greater disparity between rich and poor.

What is the night Muhammed received his first revelation from God called in the Qur'an?

• The Night of Destiny

• The Night of Recitation

• The Night of the Prophet

• The Night of the Angels