Islamic Civilizations

Which of the following is the symbol for Islam?

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Where did Islam begin?

• Judea

• Mecca, Saudi Arabia

• India

• Spain

Around what year did Islam begin?

• 1812 BC

• 32 CE

• 600 CE

• 500 BCE

Who was the founder of Islam?

• Abraham

• The Prophet Muhammad

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Jesus

Which of the following choices represent sacred texts (holy books) of Islam?

• Torah

• Qur'an

• Sunnah

• Bible

• Vedas and Upanishads

Which of the following is a basic belief of Islam?

• There is only one God. People serve God by studying scripture and following the Ten Commandments

• There is only one God. Jesus is the Son of God who died to save humanity.

• There is only one God. People achieve salvation by following the Five Pillars and living a just life.

• The soul never dies but is reincarnated until it becomes enlightened. Freedom from earthly desires comes from many lifetimes of worship, knowledge, and virtuous acts.

Which of the Five Pillars of Islam is described below:

"There is only one God, Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet."

• Faith: Shahada

• Prayer: Salah

• Charity: Zakat

• Fasting: Sawm

• Pilgrimage: Hajj

Which of the Five Pillars of Islam is described below:

"Muslims must pray five times a day in the direction of the holy city of Mecca."

• Faith: Shahada

• Prayer: Salah

• Charity: Zakat

• Fasting: Sawm

• Pilgrimage: Hajj

Which of the Five Pillars of Islam is described below:

"Muslims must give a percentage of their income to the poor, tax collectors, the freeing of slaves, or the destitute in spirit."

• Faith: Shahada

• Prayer: Salah

• Charity: Zakat

• Fasting: Sawm

• Pilgrimage: Hajj

Which of the Five Pillars of Islam is described below:

"Muslims must not eat or drink from sun up to sun down during the holy month of Ramadan."

• Faith: Shahada

• Prayer: Salah

• Charity: Zakat

• Fasting: Sawm

• Pilgrimage: Hajj