The Islamic World Quiz

Who is the founder of Islam?

• Jesus of Nazareth

• Muhammad

• Siddharta Gautama

• Mr. Lewis

What is the only area of Europe in which the Islamic Empire spread?

• Greece

• England

• Spain

• France

At the time Islam arose in the Arabian Peninsula the monotheistic religions of ________, ________ & __________ already existed.

Islam began in the city of ________ in the modern day country of ___________.

• Jerusalem; Israel

• Mecca: Israel

• Jerusalem: Saudi Arabia

• Mecca; Saudi Arabia

Identify the five pillars of Islam and provide a one sentence explanation next to each pillar.

After the death of Muhammad the religion of Islam split into what two factions?

• Sunni & Shiites

• Protestants & Catholics

• Eastern & Western Muslims

• Abu Bakr & Ali

The majority of Muslims in the world are _________? HINT: which division of Muslims

Identify the two most sacred shrines in Islam and where each is located.

Identify what YOU think are the 2 biggest achievements of the Islamic Empire? REMEMBER THIS IS AN OPINION QUESTION SO YOU NEED TO SUPPORT YOUR CHOICES!!!!