The Rise and Spread of Islam

What is the birthplace of Islam?

• Medina, Saudi Arabia

• Cairo, Egypt

• Mecca, Saudi Arabia

• Baghdad, Iraq

Who is considered the founder of Islam?

• Prophet Muhammad

• Moses

• Jesus

• Abraham

What is the holy book of Islam called?

• Vedas

• Quran

• Bible

• Torah

What city is known as the holiest city in Islam?

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Cairo

• Medina

What is the term for the community of Muslims?

• Sunnah

• Caliphate

• Ummah

• Sharia

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

• 1. Karma (Action)

• The Five Pillars of Islam are: 1. Shahada (Faith), 2. Salah (Prayer), 3. Zakat (Almsgiving), 4. Sawm (Fasting during Ramadan), 5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca).

• 2. Dharma (Duty)

• 3. Moksha (Liberation)

Which empire played a significant role in spreading Islam?

• Ottoman Empire

• Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates

• Roman Empire

• Mongol Empire

What is the significance of the Hijra in Islamic history?

• The Hijra represents the end of the Islamic calendar.

• The Hijra signifies the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

• The Hijra is significant as it marks the establishment of the first Muslim community and the start of the Islamic calendar.

• The Hijra was a military conquest by the Muslims.

What language is primarily associated with the Quran?

• Persian

• Turkish

• Arabic

• Hebrew

What is the difference between Sunni and Shia Islam?

• Shia Islam originated from a different prophet than Muhammad.

• Sunnis believe in a strict interpretation of the Quran, while Shias do not.

• The main difference is in beliefs about leadership succession after Prophet Muhammad, with Sunnis supporting community-elected leaders and Shias advocating for leadership through the Prophet's family.

• Sunnis and Shias both follow the same leadership structure without any differences.