The Rise of Islam

What is the holy book of Islam is called?

• Torah

• Bible

• Qur'an

• Vedas

A ____________ is a follower of Islam.

• Jew

• Christian

• Muslim

• Buddhist

A building for Muslim prayer is also known as what?

• Mosque

• Church

• Temple

• Synagogue

Christianity, Islam and Judaism all have what in common?

• All are monotheistic

• All are polytheistic

• Each have a unique holy city

• Each have a unique prophet that is the son of God

What do Muslims believe about Jesus?

• He was God's son but he did not die on the cross

• He was God's only son

• He was a great prophet but not God's son

• He was not real

Medina was originally named Yathrib. It was renamed to mean what?

• Home of Allah

• House of God

• Sacred Vilalge

• City of the Prophet

What is a major holiday in Muslim culture?

• Ramadan

• Christmas

• Kwanzaa

• Hannukah

What are the basic tenets of the Islam faith called?

• Four Noble Truths

• Five Pillars

• Eightfold path

• Three Wise Sayings

Islam is the _____________ biggest religion in the world.

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Which of the following is the third pillar of Islam?

• Zakat (Paying for charity)

• Salat (performing prayers)

• Shabadah (Sincerely reciting Muslim faith)

• Sawm (Fasting during Ramadan)