Islamic World and South Asia

Who started the religion of Islam?

• Muhammad

• Allah

• Buddha

• Constantine

Answer explanation

Islam was founded by Muhammad in the 7th century CE in Arabia. He is considered the last prophet in Islam, receiving revelations from Allah that form the Quran, the holy book of Islam.

What is the name of a follower of Islam?

• Muslim

• Jewish

• Christian

• Hindu

Answer explanation

A follower of Islam is called a Muslim. The other options refer to followers of different religions: Jewish for Judaism, Christian for Christianity, and Hindu for Hinduism.

What is the Quran?

• The law of Islam

• A religious community

• The sacred book of Islam

• The religious leader of Islam

Answer explanation

The Quran is the sacred book of Islam, containing the revelations received by the Prophet Muhammad. It serves as the primary source of guidance for Muslims, unlike the other options which refer to different aspects of Islam.

What are the basic acts of worship, or duties, that Muslims must follow?

• Four Noble Truths

• The Five Pillars

• The Eightfold path

• Three Wise Sayings

Answer explanation

The Five Pillars are the fundamental acts of worship in Islam, including the declaration of faith, prayer, almsgiving, fasting, and pilgrimage. They are essential duties that every Muslim must observe.

What type of environment describes the Arabian Peninsula?

• Rain Forest

• Snowy mountains

• Mild farm land

• Dry desert

Answer explanation

The Arabian Peninsula is characterized by a dry desert environment, with arid conditions and minimal rainfall, making it unsuitable for rain forests, snowy mountains, or mild farmland.

The building used for Muslim worship is called a

• Mosque

• Medina

• Sunnah

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Mosque', which is the term used for a building where Muslims gather for worship. 'Medina' refers to a city significant in Islam, and 'Sunnah' pertains to the practices of the Prophet Muhammad.

The Five Pillars of Islam consist of 

• Faith, Prayer, Donation, Fasting, PIlgrimage

• Muhammad, Islam, Allah, Islamic tile, Mecca

• Prayer, Pilgrimage, Warfare, Universities, Fasting

• Bookmaking, Navigation, Zoology, Calligraphy, Mosque 

Answer explanation

The Five Pillars of Islam are essential acts of worship and include Faith (Shahada), Prayer (Salah), Donation (Zakat), Fasting (Sawm), and Pilgrimage (Hajj). The correct choice lists all these key components.

Islam split into two branches known as

• Sunni and Shia

• Sonny and Cher

• Safavid and Ottoman

• Muhammad and Allah

Answer explanation

Islam split into two main branches, Sunni and Shia, due to historical and political differences following the death of the Prophet Muhammad. The other options do not represent branches of Islam.

Why did Islam split into 2 branches?

• Issue over who could succeed Muhammad

• Issue over how to conquer new territories

• Issues over Five Pillars of Islam

• Issue over the teachings of the Qur'an

Answer explanation

Islam split into two branches, Sunni and Shia, primarily due to a disagreement over who should succeed Muhammad as the leader of the Muslim community after his death.

Where did Islam begin?

• Arabian Peninsula

• Iberian Peninsula

• Australia

• Europe

Answer explanation

Islam began in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century CE, specifically in the city of Mecca, where the Prophet Muhammad received his first revelations. This region is central to Islamic history and culture.