Quiz on the Origins and Spread of Islam

Who is the founder of the Islamic faith?

• Ali

• Umar

• Abu Bakr

• Muhammad

What is the holy book of Islam called?

• The Bible

• The Torah

• The Quran

• The Vedas

Which city is known as the birthplace of Islam?

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Damascus

What are the two main branches of Islam?

• Sunni and Shia

• Protestant and Catholic

• Theravada and Mahayana

• Orthodox and Reform

Who was the first Caliph after the death of Muhammad?

• Uthman

• Ali

• Abu Bakr

• Muawiyah

Islam is the _______ largest religion in the world.

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

The religion split into:

• Sunni and Shia

• Catholic and Protestant

• Hindu and Buddhist

• Jewish and Christian