Islamic History and Teachings Worksheet

Which action is an example of one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• taking a vow of poverty

• acceptance of suffering as part of life

• annually donating a percentage of wealth to charity

• maintaining a vegetarian diet as an expression of nonviolence

Minarets on mosques in Spain demonstrate which cultural influence?

• Christianity during the Inquisition

• China during the Tang dynasty

• humanism during the Renaissance

• Islam during the Middle Ages

After the death of Muhammad, his direct successor took which title as leader of the Islamic community?

• caliph

• imam

• mullah

• sultan

Which of the following best reflects a teaching of Muhammad?

• The Torah and the Talmud make up the whole of religious law.

• Muslims should learn from ancient faiths that observed many gods.

• God exists in the forms of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

• Muslims should pray five times daily while facing in the direction of Mecca.

Nora follows Sharia law. This most likely means that Nora follows

• all man-made laws even if they violate Islamic teachings.

• Islamic law on religion and popular culture for behavior.

• selected laws from both Islamic and Hindu teachings.

• Islamic law in all aspects of her life.

Omar's family has decided to leave the United States and make a once in a lifetime trip. This trip, known as the Hajj, is required by Omar's faith in Islam. Where is Omar's family going on their trip?

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Medina

• Tehran

Use the drawing to answer the question. Which religious activity completes this drawing?

• Obeying Religious Leaders

• Reading the Qur'an

• Tending the Sick

• Fasting

Which characteristic could correctly replace the question mark in this Venn Diagram?

• Belief in One God

• Belief in Reincarnation

• Follows the Five Pillars

• Follows the Teachings of Muhammad

The holy text of Islam is known as the

• Bible

• Qur'an

• Torah

• Vedas

What should be the title of the map?

• The Spread of Islam through Military Conquests

• The Spread of Judaism through Forced Migration

• The Spread of Christianity through Missionary Efforts

• The Spread of Buddhism through Trade with Foreign Merchants