Understanding the Essential Beliefs of Islam

What city was an important center of trade and religion where Islam began?

• Medina

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Cairo

Who was the prophet that began preaching about Allah in 610 C.E.?

• Moses

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Abraham

In what language was the Qur'an written?

• Hebrew

• Latin

• Arabic

• Greek

After Muhammad's death, who wrote down the revelations of Muhammad?

• Muslim scholars

• Christian priests

• Jewish rabbis

• Hindu sages

The Sunni sect believes that the leader of Islam should be ______.

• A) A member of Muhammad's family

• B) Any man who follows Muhammad's example

• C) A political leader

• D) A religious leader.

The beliefs of Islam spread along trade routes throughout the ______.

• Americas

• Middle East and North Africa

• Europe

• Asia

What is the sacred text of Islam called?

• Bible

• Torah

• Qur'an

• Vedas

Muslims may pray or meet at a ______, an Islamic place of worship.

• Church

• Temple

• Mosque

• Synagogue

The Sunni-Shi'a split was caused by disagreement over ______.

• Trade routes

• Religious texts

• Leadership

• Worship practices

The Qur'an was written in Arabic because it was the language spoken to ______.

• Moses

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Abraham