Islamic History Quiz

What is an oasis?

• A place in the desert where water can be found

• A holy book of Islam

• Art of beautiful writing

• A pilgrimage made by Muslims to their holy city of Mecca

Who is considered a prophet in Islam?

• A person who moves from place to place without a permanent home

• A member of an Islamic religious group

• A person believed to be chosen by god to bring truth to the people

• The title for a ruler of a Muslim country

What is the Hijrah?

• The Islamic law

• Muhammad's migration with his followers from Mecca to Medina

• A message usually revealed by God

• A title meaning successor in Arabic

What is the Quran?

• A woven fabric

• The system of writing numbers we use today

• The holy book of Islam

• An Islamic lifestyle that emphasizes controlling one's desire

What does Sunnah refer to?

• Traditions believed by many Muslims to come from their prophet Muhammad

• A member of an Islamic religious group that is supported by Ali as the first caliph

• The Islamic law

• The title for a ruler of a Muslim country

What is a Hajj?

• A pilgrimage made by Muslims to their holy city of Mecca

• A place in the desert where water can be found

• A message usually revealed by God

• The art of beautiful writing

What is a mosque?

• An Islamic house of worship

• A woven fabric

• A title meaning successor in Arabic

• An Islamic lifestyle that emphasizes controlling one's desire

What is Sharia?

• The system of writing numbers we use today

• The Islamic law

• A pilgrimage made by Muslims to their holy city of Mecca

• An Islamic house of worship

Who is considered the first caliph and a Sunni member?

• Ali

• Abu Bakr

• Muhammad

• Sultan

Who is considered the first caliph and a Shia member?

• Ali

• Abu Bakr

• Muhammad

• Sultan