Islamic Civilizations Test review

Muhammad started the religion of Islam by making which claim?

• God had come to him in a dream and told him to share his knowledge.

• God had fathered him and sent him to Earth to save the human race.

• God had sent an angel to speak to him and to make him a prophet.

• God had given him holy books to share with political leaders.

The struggle to defend the Muslim community is known as:

• fasting.

• hegira.

• jihad.

• pilgrimage.

Why is Ramadan significant to Muslims?

• It is the name of a prophet of Islam.

• It is the primary teachings of Islam.

• It is the holy month of Islam.

• It is the holy book of Islam.

Which of the following is a teaching of Islam?

• A) Prophets are sent to give God's message.

• B) Prophets are not important.

• C) Prophets are only found in Christianity.

• D) Prophets are not mentioned in Islam.

According to the Five Pillars, Muslims must pray five times a day facing

• Constantinople

• Jerusalem

• Baghdad

• Mecca

What led to the Sunni and Shi'a division within Islam?

• a debate over who should be caliph following the death of Ali

• a war between Persians and Arabs fighting for power

• different opinions on the meaning of the Five Pillars

• conflict between the leaders of Mecca and Medina

Advancements in algebra and the use of Arabic numerals represent Islamic achievements in the field of

• chemistry

• mathematics

• philosophy

• literature

This Islamic holy site is located in which city?

• Medina

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Cairo

Islamic mosaics are known for their -

• imperial portraits

• geometric patterns

• human images

• holy icons

Who is the founder of Islam?

• Prophet Muhammad

• Angel Gabriel

• Allah

• The Quran