Crash Course Islam

What primarily distinguishes Islam from Christianity and Judaism according to its geographical origin?

• Originated on the east coast of the Mediterranean

• Originated on the west coast of the Mediterranean

• Originated in Eastern Europe

• Originated in South America

Who was the angel that appeared to Muhammad according to Islamic belief?

• Lucifer

• Michael

• Raphael

• Gabriel

What is the primary theme of the Quran?

• The importance of wealth

• Guidelines for political leadership

• Strict monotheism and care for the less fortunate

• The history of the prophets

Which is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Baptism

• Salat

• Zakat

• Hajj

What does 'Sharia' mean in Islam?

• A set of dietary laws

• A body of law

• A traditional dress code

• A pilgrimage route

What event marks year 0 in the Islamic calendar?

• The first revelation to Muhammad

• The death of Muhammad

• The birth of Muhammad

• The hijra to Medina

Who was the first caliph after Muhammad's death?

• Uthman

• Abu Bakr

• Ali

• Umar

Which empire was NOT conquered by the early Islamic Empire?

• None of the above

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Persian Sassanian Empire

What was a significant reason for people converting to Islam in conquered lands?

• Political pressure

• Forced conversions

• Economic incentives like lower taxes

• Cultural assimilation

What role did the Islamic Empire play in the preservation of classical texts?

• They destroyed them

• They rewrote them

• They ignored them

• They preserved and translated them