WHI.09 - Islam

Who is considered the founder of Islam?

• Muhammad

• Ali

• Ibn Sina

• Al-Razi

What is the holy book of Islam?

• Vedas

• Torah

• Quran

• Bible

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Fasting

• Charity

• Baptism

• Pilgrimage to Mecca

What does 'Monotheism' mean?

• Study of religious texts

• Belief in one God

• Worship without icons

• Belief in many gods

What was the Battle of Tours?

• The founding of a university

• A significant battle where Muslims were defeated

• A religious gathering

• A trade agreement signing

Who was Ali in the context of Islamic history?

• A European explorer

• A famous poet

• A caliph and Muhammad's relative

• A military general

What is the significance of Arabic numerals?

• They are a form of script

• They are a dance form

• They are a type of spice

• They are the numbers we use today

Which branch of mathematics was developed further by Arabic scholars?

• Trigonometry

• Calculus

• Algebra

• Geometry

What role did the Arabic language play in Islamic civilization?

• It was only used for religious ceremonies

• It was the language of trade and scholarship

• It was used only in poetry

• It was forbidden to learn

What is the main difference between Sunni and Shi’a Islam?

• Fasting rules

• Prayer methods

• Beliefs about leadership succession

• Pilgrimage rituals