Islam and the Rise of the Islamic Empire

Who was the angel that appeared to Muhammad?

• Gabriel

• Michael

• Raphael

• Uriel

What is the significance of the hijra?

• It marks the year 0 in the Islamic calendar

• It is the pilgrimage to Mecca

• It is the month-long fast during Ramadan

• It is the ritual prayer five times a day

What are the five pillars of Islam?

• Shahada, Salat, Sawm, Zakat, Hajj

• Shahada, Salah, Sawm, Zakah, Hajj

• Shahada, Salat, Siyam, Zakat, Hajj

• Shahada, Salah, Siyam, Zakah, Hajj

Which caliph standardized the Quran?

• Abu Bakr

• Umar

• Uthman

• Ali

What is the significance of the Kaaba?

• It is the birthplace of Muhammad

• It is the holy land for Muslims

• It is the temple-like structure in Mecca

• It is the pilgrimage site for Muslims

What is the main theme of the Quran?

• Strict monotheism

• Importance of taking care of the less fortunate

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Which empire was the last non-Muslim successor to the Persian Empire?

• Byzantine Empire

• Sassanian Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Ottoman Empire

Who were the first four caliphs of Islam known as?

• The Rightly Guided Caliphs

• The Great Caliphs

• The Islamic Rulers

• The Prophet's Successors

What is the significance of the umma?

• It is the community of believers in Islam

• It is the political and religious organizing principal of Islam

• It is the pilgrimage to Mecca

• It is the holy book of Islam

What is the main reason for the divide between Sunni and Shia Muslims?

• Disagreement over the first caliph

• Different interpretations of the Quran

• Conflict between Mecca and Medina

• Influence of other religions