Islamic History Quiz

Who is the founder of Islam?

• Abu Bakr

• Muhammad

• Umar ibn al-Khattab

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

In which city was Muhammad born?

• Riyadh

• Medina

• Mecca

• Jeddah

Who did Muhammad have visions of that gave him messages from Allah?

• The Angel Michael

• The Angel Raphael

• The Angel Gabriel

• The Angel Uriel

What did Muhammad's followers believe him to be?

• A king

• A priest

• A prophet

• A philosopher

Where were Muhammad's teachings collected and written?

• The Bible

• The Torah

• The Vedas

• The Quran

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

• The main religious duties of Muslims

• The architectural structures in Islamic culture

• The five holy cities of Islam

• The chapters of the Quran

What is the core belief expressed in the Shahadah?

• Belief in the prophets

• Belief in the angels

• Belief in one God and Muhammad as His messenger

• Belief in the holy books

What happened to Islam following the death of Muhammad?

• It declined in the Middle East

• It experienced rapid expansion in the Middle East, Africa, and South & Central Asia

• It remained confined to the Arabian Peninsula

• It spread primarily through peaceful teachings without any military conquest

How was much of the expansion of Islam achieved?

• Through economic trade

• Through military conquest

• Through natural population growth

• Through political alliances

What is Ali's relation to Mohammad?

• Brother

• Son

• Son in law

• Cousin