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Islam Test

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
1.  After the death of Muhammad, what led to the split between the Sunni and Shia? 
a)
They could not agree on who should become leader.
b)
They could not agree if they were allowed to eat pork.
c)
They could not agree on how many times they should pray each day.
d)
They could not agree on how to make Greek fire.
2.
Like Christians and Jews, the Islamic religion is -
a)
monotheistic
b)
polytheistic
c)
nontheistic 
3.
The man who is considered the prophet who founded Islam is -
a)
Muhammad
b)
Jesus
c)
Allah
d)
Adam
4.
Muhammad received visions from ________, which commanded him to spread the message of Islam and create the Qur'an.
a)
Allah
b)
Brahmin
c)
Osama
5.
The Muslim holy book is called the -
a)
Qur'an
b)
Torah
c)
Bible
6.
Muslims beliefs are centered around the -
a)
Five Pillars
b)
Eightfold Path
c)
Ramadan
7.
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Islam?
a)
Holy wars against Christians
b)
Allah is the one God
c)
Give money to the poor
d)
Fast during Ramadan
8.

Which of the following is the central teaching of Islam?

a)

Allah will grant life in paradise to all who obey him

b)

Allah is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet

c)

On the final day, Allah will judge all people

d)

Muslims must wash before praying to be pure before Allah

9.

What is essential to Islam?

a)

The 5 pillars

b)

The 4 noble truths

c)

The 3 Desk tops

d)

Ten Commandments

10.

-Faith

-Prayer

-Charity

-Fasting

-Pilgrimage


What is being described?

a)

Eightfold Path

b)

Five Pillars of Islam

c)

Four Nobel Truths

d)

Ten Commandments

11.

The followers of Islam are divided into two groups, Shia and Sunni. What makes them different?

a)

They are located in different areas of Saudi Arabia

b)

They disagreed on who should lead Islam after Muhammad died

c)

The Shia follow the 5 Pillars of Islam, while the Sunni do not

d)

The Sunni honor the holy month of Ramadan, while the Shia do not

12.

How is the Qur'an similar to the Bible and the Torah?

a)

It describes guidelines for moral behavior of its followers

b)

It states that Islam is the only true monotheistic religion

c)

It prohibits the sale and ownership of slaves in Arabia

d)

It describes the life and achievements of Muhammad

13.

What is the holy month of Islam called?

a)

Qur'an

b)

Ramadan

c)

Hajj

d)

Zakat

14.

What is another word to describe the hajj?

a)

The pilgrimage (journey) to Mecca

b)

The pilgrimage to Mesopotamia

c)

Buddhist beliefs

15.

How are the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments similar?

a)

Both support the belief of reincarnation

b)

Both provide a guide to moral and ethical behavior

c)

Both encouraged the worship of many gods

d)

Both promoted the ownership of slaves

16.
What holy city are Muslims expected to make a pilgrimage to in their lifetime?
a)
Medina
b)
Mecca
c)
Jerusalem
d)
Damsacus
17.
During Ramadan Muslims are expected to:
a)
Refrain from almsgiving
b)
Make a pilgrimage to Mecca
c)
Fast from sunrise to sunset
d)
All of the above
18.
What city do Muslims need to face when they pray?
a)
Timbuktu
b)
Mecca
c)
Rome
d)
Sumer
19.
What is the Islamic house of worship called?
a)
church
b)
mosque
c)
temple
d)
synagogue
20.
Breaking of  Fast at the end of the month of Ramadan is called?
a)
Eid al-Adha Festival
b)
Eid al-Fitr Festival
21.

What is the 'Mihrab'?

a)

A semicircular niche in the wall where candles are placed.

b)

A semicircular niche in the wall signifying Allah is all encompassing.

c)

A semicircular niche in the wall that indicates the direction of Mecca.

d)

A semicircular niche in the wall that houses the clock indicates whether it is time for prayer.

22.

What is the minaret?

a)

The tallest part of the Mosque where the Muslim crier, or "muezzin", stands at the top of the minaret and calls the worshippers to prayer.

b)

The tallest part of the Mosque where the signal bell stands and calls worshippers to prayer.

c)

The smallest room in the Mosque where individuals can connect with Allah.

d)

The musical instrument that calls individuals to prayer.

23.

What is a Minbar?

a)

A raised platform in the front area of a mosque prayer hall, which contains a small cabinet holding he Quran and the call to prayer texts.

b)

A cabinet within the entrance to the Mosque compound which contains a cool drink for people in warmer climates.

c)

A raised platform in the front area of a mosque prayer hall, from which sermons or speeches are given.

24.

Why are there no images of human or animal figures in a Mosque?

a)

Allah is not a human or an animal.

b)

Muslims are careful to avoid worshipping other gods, so there are no pictures of people or animals to help them focus on worshipping only God.

c)

It encourages multiculturalism but not reducing Allah to a racial grouping.

d)

Muslims believe that the images of people and animals can contain their souls, therefore its against their religion.

25.

What is Sufism?

a)

A type of Islam that preaches modernity, peace, and acceptance of others. They also strive to eliminate or minimize worldly distractions.

b)

A traditional type of Islam. The most practiced.

c)

A fundamentalist view on Islam.

26.
How many times do you have to do the ritual of prayer?
a)
3
b)
1
c)
2
d)
5
27.

The largest sect of Muslims.

a)

Sunnis

b)

Shiites

c)

Sufism

28.

Constitute about 10% and are clustered around Iran and Iraq. Believe Ali, Muhammad's cousin was the rightful leader of Islam after Muhammad's death.

a)

Sunnis

b)

Shiites

c)

Sufism

29.
Is it permitted to drink water while Fasting (Sawm)?
a)
Yes, it is permitted to drink little water while fasting
b)
No, it is not permitted to eat or drink anything while fasting
c)
Yes, it is permitted to drink juice while fasting
d)
Yes, it is permitted to eat dates while fasting
30.
How many times does a Muslim offer Obligatory Prayers (Salaah) in a day?
a)
Three times
b)
Four times
c)
Five times
d)
Six times
31.

The Shahadah is...

a)

The Muslim declaration of faith

b)

Prayer 5 times a day

c)

Fasting during the month of Ramadan

d)

Giving money to charity

32.

To give and share personal wealth to help people in need and support the Muslim community.

a)

Sawm (fasting)

b)

Zakat (charity)

c)

Shahadah (faith)

d)

Salah (prayer)

33.

Which of the following is NOT something Mosques are used for?

a)

religious education

b)

prayer

c)

entertainment

d)

social work

34.

_______ is considered to be the holy day for Muslims because it is designated as their day of worship.

a)

Thursday

b)

Friday

c)

Saturday

d)

Sunday