Islam and Middle Eastern Conflicts Quiz

What is the name of the founder of Islam?

• Jesus

• Moses

• Muhammad

• Buddha

The holy book of Islam is called the ________.

• Bible

• Torah

• Quran

• Vedas

What are followers of Islam called?

• Christians

• Muslims

• Hindus

• Buddhists

What do Muslims face when they pray?

• East

• West

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

How do the Shia and Sunni branches of Islam differ?

• Language

• Leadership

• Geography

• Diet

Which pillar of Islam is the hajj part of?

• Shahada

• Salat

• Zakat

• Hajj

What is the hajj?

• A prayer

• A pilgrimage

• A fast

• A festival

The Kurds are known as a ________ ________ because they do not have a country.

• Stateless nation

• Dispersed community

• Nomadic tribe

• Independent state

Why is there conflict in Israel?

• Economic issues

• Religious and territorial disputes

• Language barriers

• Climate change

The Arab Spring was a series of protests and revolutions that began to spread across the Arab world in late 2010. How was the Arab Spring different from previous protests and revolutions?

• It was peaceful

• It was global

• It used social media

• It was led by governments