Quiz on the Spread of Islam

Which region was the birthplace of Islam?

• Asia

• North America

• Europe

• Arabian Peninsula

Who is considered the founder of Islam?

• Umar ibn al-Khattab

• Abu Bakr

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Prophet Muhammad

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Karma, Dharma, Samsara, Moksha, Yoga

• Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj

• Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick

• Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

Who succeeded Muhammad as the first caliph?

• Umar

• Ali

• Abu Bakr

• Uthman

Which continent did Islam spread to first outside of the Arabian Peninsula?

• North America

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

Which city became the capital of the Islamic Caliphate after the death of Muhammad?

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Medina

• Baghdad

What is the holy book of Islam?

• Quran

• Gita

• Torah

• Bible

Which African kingdom was one of the first to convert to Islam?

• Nigeria

• Ghana

• Mali

• Egypt

Which Islamic scholar is known for his compilation of Hadiths?

• Imam Bukhari

• Imam Tirmidhi

• Imam Muslim

• Imam Abu Hanifa

Which trade route played a significant role in the spread of Islam to Africa?

• Indian Ocean trade route

• Mediterranean trade route

• Silk Road

• Trans-Saharan trade route