Islam Quiz

What was the Arabian Peninsula known as for centuries?

• A center for agriculture

• A crossroads between continents

• A desert with no trade

• A place of constant warfare

Which city developed as a major market town around the 600's AD?

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Mecca

• Damascus

Who was the wealthy businesswoman that Muhammad worked for?

• Aisha

• Fatimah

• Khadijah

• Zainab

What does the term "caliph" mean?

• Leader

• Deputy or successor

• Prophet

• Warrior

Who was chosen as the first caliph in 632 AD?

• Umar

• Uthman

• Ali

• Abu-Bakr

What did the Sunni Muslims believe in?

• Following the example of Muhammad

• Rejecting the teachings of the Quran

• Worshiping multiple gods

• Isolating from other cultures

Why was astronomy important to Muslims?

• For agricultural purposes

• To navigate the seas

• To know Mecca's precise location

• For entertainment

What device did Muslim inventors create to help with celestial events?

• Telescope

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Sundial

What was the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?

• A palace

• A library

• A university

• A mosque

What was the role of the House of Wisdom?

• To conduct religious ceremonies

• To attract scholars and philosophers

• To serve as a military base

• To produce agricultural goods