Islam and Medieval History Quiz

Toward what city do Muslims pray?

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Medina

• Cairo

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, Pilgrimage

• Faith, Hope, Charity, Love, Peace

• Prayer, Meditation, Charity, Fasting, Worship

• Faith, Prayer, Meditation, Fasting, Pilgrimage

What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?

• He is the last prophet

• He is a god

• He is an angel

• He is a philosopher

What were the classes found in Islamic society?

• Nobles, Clergy, Peasants

• Scholars, Merchants, Warriors

• Caliphs, Merchants, Slaves

• Rulers, Warriors, Peasants

What was the main difference between the Sunni and Shi'a branches of Islam?

• Belief in the Quran

• Leadership succession

• Prayer rituals

• Dietary laws

Al-Khwarizmi was a scholar whose work with al-jabr contributed greatly to which field?

• Astronomy

• Mathematics

• Medicine

• Philosophy

Where are the origins of Islam?

• Persia

• India

• Arabia

• Egypt

What do Judaism, Christianity, & Islam have in common?

• Belief in multiple gods

• Origin in the Middle East

• Use of the same holy book

• Same religious leaders

What must one do to be considered a Muslim?

• Follow the Ten Commandments

• Believe in the Trinity

• Accept the Five Pillars of Islam

• Worship in a mosque

What similarities do Judaism & Islam have that are different from Christianity?

• Belief in Jesus as the Messiah

• Dietary laws

• Use of the New Testament

• Worship on Sundays