Arabian World Quiz

Islam

• founder and prophet of the Islamic faith

• the name of the religion of the Muslim people

• Muslim word for God

• people who trace their ancestors to Arabia or whose first language was Arabic

Muhammad

• founder and prophet of the Islamic faith

• the name of the religion of the Muslim people

• Muslim word for God

• people who trace their ancestors to Arabia or whose first language was Arabic

Quran

• largest and richest town on the Arab trade routes; holiest city for Muslims

• Muslim house of worship; also serves as school and court

• holy book for Muslims

• Persian doctor showed diseases spread from person to person (not through a curse)

Which of the following describes the Arabian Peninsula?

• This peninsula has abundant farm land for most of the population.

• Almost all of the Arabian Peninsula is a desert.

• The peninsula is covered with mountains making travel almost impossible.

• The Arabian Peninsula rains consistently.

Why do geographers call the Arabian Peninsula a "crossroads location"?

• Located in the center of the world
• Famous for its diverse population
• Known for its rich oil reserves
• Strategically located at the intersection of three continents

In what way is Islam and Christianty similar?

• Both religions have the same place of worship.

• Both religions believe in one God (monotheistic).

• Both religions have the same ceremonies.

• They have the same prophet.

What is a follower of Islam called?

• Muslim
• Hindu
• Christian
• Buddhist

The Five Pillars of Islam can be described as?

• The Five Pillars of Islam are the five main beliefs in Islam.
• The Five Pillars of Islam are the five holy books in Islam.
• The Five Pillars of Islam are the basis of Islamic law.

• The Five Pillars of Islam are the five major holidays in Islam.

Which of the following is not a Five Pillar of Islam.

• Religious tolerance

• Donation

• Daily Prayer

• Pilgrimage to Mecca

What caused the split in Islam?

• The military picking sides on who to be loyal to.

• The issue on where the pilgrimage should be.

• The issue of the worship of only one god.

• The issue of who would succeed Muhammad.