Exploring Islamic History

What year did the Prophet Muhammad receive his first revelation?

• 610 CE

• 630 CE

• 605 CE

• 620 CE

What is the significance of the Hijra in Islamic history?

• The Hijra is significant as it marks the start of the Islamic calendar and the establishment of the first Muslim community.

• The Hijra was a military campaign led by Prophet Muhammad.

• The Hijra signifies the birth of the Quran.

• The Hijra represents the end of the Islamic calendar.

Who were the four rightly guided caliphs?

• Omar Khayyam, Al-Ghazali, Ibn Rushd, Al-Farabi

• Abu Bakr, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Uthman ibn Affan, Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Abu Sufyan, Muawiya, Hasan ibn Ali, Zayd ibn Ali

• Umar ibn al-Khattab, Ali ibn Abi Talib, Ibn Abbas, Al-Ma'mun

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?

• To declare war on the Quraysh.

• To expand Muslim territories in Mecca.

• To establish trade agreements with the Quraysh.

• To establish a truce and peace between Muslims and the Quraysh.

What event marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar?

• The Birth of Muhammad

• The Revelation of the Quran

• The Hijra

• The Battle of Badr

Which empire is known for its contributions to science and culture during the Golden Age of Islam?

• Roman Empire

• Abbasid Caliphate

• Ottoman Empire

• Mongol Empire

What was the role of women in early Islamic society?

• Women had no rights to education or inheritance.

• Women in early Islamic society had roles in family, trade, and religious practices, with rights to inheritance and education.

• Women were only allowed to participate in domestic chores.

• Women were primarily excluded from all economic activities.

What is the importance of the Quran in Islam?

• The Quran is a collection of poems unrelated to Islamic teachings.

• The Quran is the holy book of Islam, serving as the ultimate source of guidance for Muslims.

• The Quran is a historical document with no religious significance.

• The Quran is primarily a book of laws for non-Muslims.

Who was the first person to convert to Islam?

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Khadijah bint Khuwaylid

• Abu Bakr

• Umar ibn al-Khattab

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Jihad (Struggle)

• Tawhid (Oneness of God)

• Sharia (Islamic Law)

• 1. Shahada (Faith) 2. Salah (Prayer) 3. Zakat (Almsgiving) 4. Sawm (Fasting during Ramadan) 5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca)