Sharia Law

What is the primary source for Shariah Law?

• The United Nations

• The US Constitution

• The Quran

• Ancient Philosophical Texts

Sharia Law originates in which religion?

• Judaism

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity

Which of these is NOT an element of Sharia law.

• Freedom of religion

• Criminal Law

• General Conduct

• Punishment

In what area of the world did Shariah Law develop?

• Europe

• North America

• Middle East

• Asia

What areas of life does Sharia Law cover?

• Economic

• Political

• Social

• Economic, Political AND social

How is Sharia Law applied in modern countries?

• Differently depending on the country.

• Uniformly in all countries.

• It isn't applied at all.

• It is only applied in religious ceremonies.

Which of the following is a source of Sharia law besides the Quran?

• The Bible

• The Iranian Constitution

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Hadiths

It is a basic principle of Sharia Law that it is more important than the laws of countries.

• True

• False

In Sharia Law women generally have less legal rights than men.

• True

• False

In some specific areas of Sharia Law, a woman's testimony in court counts for less than that of a man.

• True

• False