CCWH#13 Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars

Who is the central figure in the history of Islam?

• Muhammad
• Abraham
• Moses
• Jesus

In what century did Islam begin?

• 7th century CE
• 4th century BCE
• 2nd century CE
• 1st century BCE

What religious and cultural influences were present in the Arabian peninsula before Islam?

• Mesopotamian gods, Christianity, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism
• Greco-Roman gods, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism
• Shintoism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Jainism
• Indigenous African religions, Animism, and Vodou

Which city did Muhammad belong to?

• Mecca
• Jerusalem
• Medina
• Cairo

What were the tribal ties like in Muhammad's society?

• Intensely important
• Loosely connected
• Non-existent
• Voluntary associations

According to Islamic tradition, which angel appeared to the prophet Muhammad?

• Gabriel
• Michael
• Raphael
• Uriel

What did the angel Gabriel instruct Muhammad to do?

• Begin reciting the word of God
• Stop trading
• Embrace polytheism
• Retire from public life

What are the five pillars of Islam?

• Shahada, salat, sawm, zakat, hajj
• Charity, meditation, fasting, pilgrimage, prayer
• Meditation, almsgiving, pilgrimage, worship, confession
• Worship, confession, prayer, fasting, tithing

What does the Quran consider to be the actual word of God?

• The revelations received by Muhammad
• Biblical stories
• Historical accounts
• Philosophical teachings

What is the significance of the Hijra?

• It marks year 0 in the Islamic calendar
• It represents the end of Islamic rule
• It signifies the birth of Muhammad
• It symbolizes the completion of the Quran