Islamic History and Geography Quiz

Who is considered the final prophet of God in Islam?

• Moses

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Abraham

In what year did Muhammad receive his first revelation?

• 570 AD

• 610 AD

• 632 AD

• 750 AD

What is the significance of the Angel Gabriel in the story of Muhammad?

• He was a companion of Muhammad

• He spoke to Muhammad in caves

• He was a ruler during Muhammad's time

• He was a merchant in Mecca

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Islam?

• Alms-giving

• Pilgrimage

• Fasting

• Meditation

Which sea is located to the north of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Black Sea

List the major caliphates of the Islamic Empire in order.

• The Rashidun, The Umayyad, The Abbasid

• The Abbasid, The Rashidun, The Umayyad

• The Umayyad, The Abbasid, The Rashidun

• The Abbasid, The Umayyad, The Rashidun

Explain why the principles of the Muslim faith with their strong emphasis on education led to the Abbasid Caliphate's Golden Age.

• It encouraged scientific and cultural advancements.

• It restricted the spread of knowledge.

• It focused solely on religious teachings.

• It discouraged trade and commerce.

Explain the significant contributions of the Islamic Empire in the areas of medicine, art, literature, geography, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, technology, and healthcare.

• They were limited to religious texts.

• They included advancements in various scientific fields.

• They focused only on military strategies.

• They were restricted to local regions.

Explain the origins and differences between a Sunni and a Shiite.

• They agreed on all religious practices.

• They disagreed on who should lead after Muhammad.

• They had no differences in beliefs.

• They originated from different continents.

The Abbasid Caliphate had many achievements in its time. Choose one and explain how that achievement was the most important for both the time and today.

• Development of algebra

• Invention of the wheel

• Discovery of fire

• Creation of the printing press