Origins of Islam Exam

What was Muhammad's teaching with respect to the revelations of other monotheistic religions?

• Muhammad accepted the earlier Christian revelations, but rejected completely any influence form Judaism.
• Muhammad accepted the earlier Judaic revelations, but rejected completely and influence from Christianity.
• Muhammad accepted the validity of earlier Christian and Judaic revelations and taught that his revelations were a final refinement of earlier ones.
• Muhammad stressed that only his own revelations had merit and that others were works of the devil.

What holy city are Muslism expected to make a pilgrimage to in their lifetime?

• Medina

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Damsacus

What are the basic tenents of the Islam faith called?

• Four Noble Truths
• Five Pillars
• Eightfold path
• Three Wise Sayings

Which of the following was a primary reason for the split in Islam into different sects?

• Disagreement over icons
• Disagreement over divinity of Muhammad
• Disagreement over Islamic leadership
• Disagreement over "People of the Book"

What is the Arabic word for God?

• Yahweh

• Allah

• Jesus

• Quran

What does Islam mean in Arabic?

• "one who has submitted"
• "there is no god but Allah"
• "submission to the will of Allah"
• "Muhammad is the messenger of Allah"

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• faith
• prayer
• fasting
• military duty

What system of law regulates the family life, moral conduct, and the business and community life of Muslims?

• shari'a
• Sunna
• Five Pillars
• umma

Vocabulary: Founder of Islam

• Allah

• Muhammad

• Islam

• Muslim

What geographical feature was located in the middle of the Arabian peninsula?

• water
• beach
• desert
• plains