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WorksheetsWhat is Islam?
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
How did the location of Mecca help the spread of islam?
Mecca had a comfortable climate and many resources
Mecca was the location of the Kaaba, a sacred shrine
Mecca was a trade center at the crossroads of 3 continents
Mecca was a port city where many ships docked
How is Islam like Christianity and Judaism?
Muhammad started all three religions.
All began on the Arabian Peninsula
They believe in fasting during Ramadan.
They are monotheistic.
Why won't you find pictures and statues of Muhammad in a mosque?
Muslims believe they encourage worship of idols (things) rather than Allah
No one is sure exactly how Muhammad looked
Muhammad was not very attractive
Muslims only keep statues and pictures of Muhammad in shrines like the Kaaba.
Which of the following best shows what is expected of all Muslims?
Muslim Rule Book
The Five Pillars
The Holy Hadith
The Kaaba
Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?
To follow in the footsteps of the prophet Muhammad
To show who is the best runner
To practice self control and learn compassion for the poor and hungry
To save money and food to give to the poor
Which of the following beliefs of Muhammad did the Meccans dislike?
The wealthy must share with the poor.
The Kaaba is sacred.
The Qu'ran is the word of God.
Angels are God's messengers.
According to Islam, Muhammad was the greatest and last _______________.
Muslim
prophet
caliph
salat
According to the first pillar __________________, Muslims must declare their faith
Shahadah
Qu'ran
Kaaba
Sawm
Where are Muslims expected to go on the Hajj?
Jerusalem
Cleveland
Mecca
Medina
What are Muslims required to do five times every day?
play tennis
study
read the Qu'ran
pray
Christian is to Bible as Muslim is to _________.
Mecca
Qu'ran
Muhammad
Islam
Where did Muhammad go and what did he do on his "Night Journey"?
He slept in a cave and met several angels.
He went to the Kabaa and kissed the sacred black stone.
He rode a flying horse to Medina and preached his last sermon.
He rode a flying horse to Jerusalem and met Jesus, Abraham, and Moses.
Who was the first Muslim (follower of Muhammad)?
Fatimah
Abu Bakr
Khadijah
Abu Talib
How would Muslims describe Muhammad?
a religious and political leader
The last and greatest prophet of Allah (God)
a god
The son of Allah (God)
Where did the religion, Islam, begin?
Western Europe
Cincinnati
North Africa
Arabian Peninsula
