Understanding Islam and Cultural Influences

Understanding Islam and Cultural Influences

Assessment

Interactive Video

Religious Studies, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores the speaker's journey from a non-political Islamic upbringing to encountering political Islam through Sister Aiza. It contrasts traditional Somali life with modern Islamic practices and emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and education in understanding Islam. The speaker encourages Muslims, especially in the West, to leverage educational opportunities to foster change and questions why many Muslims seek better lives in the West.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of Islam in the speaker's family before meeting Sister Aiza?

Secular and non-religious

Radical and oppressive

Non-political and cultural

Political and strict

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker's experience in Saudi Arabia differ from their family's practice of Islam?

It was intertwined with state law

It was more secular

It was less strict

It was focused on cultural practices

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concept did Sister Aiza introduce to the speaker?

Inner Jihad

Secularism

Traditional practices

Cultural Islam

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of figures like 'B' in the Somali community?

They focused on economic development

They promoted secularism

They encouraged cultural practices

They introduced radical political Islam

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker's grandmother practice Islam?

Strictly according to the Quran

With a blend of cultural superstitions

Politically and radically

In a secular manner

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's grandmother's view on celebrating the Prophet Muhammad's birthday?

She thought it was forbidden

She believed it was a good thing

She was indifferent

She strictly opposed it

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinction does the speaker make between Muslims and Islam?

Muslims are inherently violent

Islam is a peaceful doctrine

Islam is a flexible belief system

Muslims can change through critical thinking

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