Understanding Islam: A Crash Course World History Quiz

What major world religion did Islam grow up alongside?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Shintoism

Who was the angel that appeared to Muhammad?

• Uriel

• Gabriel

• Raphael

• Michael

What is the first pillar of Islam?

• Salat

• Hajj

• Sawm

• Shahada

What does 'Sharia' mean in Islam?

• A holy book

• A set of laws

• A pilgrimage

• A prayer ritual

Who was the first caliph after Muhammad's death?

• Abu Bakr

• Uthman

• Ali

• Umar

What led to the Sunni-Shi'a split in Islam?

• Differences in prayer rituals

• Differences in the interpretation of the Quran

• Disagreements over Muhammad's successor

• Disagreements over religious texts

Which empire did the Islamic Empire first conquer?

• The Mongol Empire

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Persian Sassanian Empire

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

• Forced conversions

• Economic incentives

• Military pressure

• Cultural assimilation

How did the Islamic Empire contribute to the Renaissance?

• By preserving classical texts

• By discovering the New World

• By inventing gunpowder

• By inventing the printing press

What is the significance of Mecca in Islam?

• It is the birthplace of Muhammad

• It is where the Quran was first written

• It is the direction of prayer for Muslims

• All of the above