World History - Ch. 9 Islam Slides Quiz

Who is considered the last prophet and messenger of Allah in Islamic doctrine?

• Abu Bakr

• Muhammad

• Jesus

• Moses

What is the central religious text of Islam?

• The Bible

• The Torah

• The Quran

• The Bhagavad Gita

What term is used to refer to the community of believers in Islam?

• The Church

• The Sangha

• The Ummah

• The Synagogue

What are Muslims expected to adhere to in order to uphold the integrity and expansion of the ummah?

• The Ten Commandments

• The Five Pillars of Islam

• The Noble Eightfold Path

• The Seven Sacraments

What is the first pillar of Islam?

• Salah

• Shahadah

• Zakat

• Fasting

What does the pillar of Salah require Muslims to do?

• Give charity

• Make a pilgrimage

• Fast during Ramadan

• Pray five times each day

How much of one's income is to be given as Zakat according to the third pillar of Islam?

• 1%

• 2.5%

• 5%

• 10%

Which pillar of Islam involves making a pilgrimage to the House of Allah in Mecca?

• Shahadah

• Salah

• Zakat

• Hajj

During which month do Muslims observe fasting as part of the fifth pillar of Islam?

• Shawwal

• Dhul Hijjah

• Ramadan

• Muharram

Where did Muhammad initially fail to spread his teachings before withdrawing to Medina?

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Mecca

• Damascus