Origins of Islam

Choose which 2 responses best describes the features of Muslim architecture for their mosques and palaces.

• Muslim architects built minarets, courtyards, porches and walls for their mosques and palaces.

• Muslim architects built stone sculptures showing beautiful landscapes.

• Muslims built famous religious statues of the prophet Muhammad.

• Muslims built pools and fountains for their and palaces.

Muslim art did not include people, or animals, but instead used ___________. (Choose Two Answers)

• Designs of entwined flowers and leaves.

• Designs of entwined stars and the use of beautiful writing.

• Designs of natural landscapes and mountain ranges.

• All answers are correct.

How did Muslims treat their enslaved people?

• Muslims didn't believe in slavery and did not use slaves.

• Many slaves were scarified to honor their god.

• Many were prisoners of war, but had some rights under Islamic law, like mother and child could not be separated, but freedom can be bought.

• Many enslaved people were given freedom after 2 years of service if they worked hard for it.

Islam believes all of these following principles (Choose 3 Correct Answers)

• People are equal in God's sight

• Collect wealth for personal gain

• The rich should share their wealth with the poor

• God values good deeds

• Believe in multiple gods including Allah, Zeus and Yah-weh

What did Muhammad believe the angel Gabriel was asking him to do?

• Bring an end to all religions other than Islam

• Develop Mecca into a more powerful trading center

• Tell the word of God to the people

• Tear down the Ka'aba because idols had been stored there

Answer explanation

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What is the importance of the Ka'aba to Muslims?

• They believe it was originally built by the prophet Abraham

• The Ka'aba was the original home of Muhammad

• This building is where most important business deals were made in Mecca

• They believe it is the place where Gabriel gave Muhammad the word of God

Answer explanation

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What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?

• The first 5 books of the Quran

• 5 beliefs shared by Christianity, Judaism, & Islam

• 5 basic obligations that Muslims are supposed to meet in their lives

• The 5 columns that support the roof of the Ka'aba

Answer explanation

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What is the significance of the city of Mecca in Islam?

• A) It is the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad

• B) It is where the Quran was written

• C) It is the site of the first mosque

• D) It is where the angel Gabriel appeared to Jesus

Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• A) Meditation

• B) Pilgrimage to Mecca

• C) Fasting during Diwali

• D) Baptism

What is the Quran in the context of Islam?

• A) A collection of stories about prophets

• B) The holy book of Islam

• C) A historical account of Mecca

• D) A biography of Prophet Muhammad