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Islam Full

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Islam is based on the teachings of this man.
a)
Abraham the Prophet
b)
Jesus Christ
c)
Muhammad
d)
Martin Luther King Jr. 
2.
This is the 1st pillar of faith. Muslims practice the profession of faith by saying, "There is only one God and Muhammad is his prophet."
a)
Sawm
b)
Shahada
c)
Hajj
d)
Salat
3.
This is the 4th pillar of faith. Muslims practice fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. 
a)
Shahada
b)
Zakat
c)
Hajj
d)
Sawm
4.
This is the 2nd pillar of faith, which means daily worship. Muslims pray five times a day. 
a)
Salat
b)
Zakat
c)
Sawm
d)
Hajj
5.
This is the 5th pillar of faith, the pilgrimage. Muslims should travel to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. 
a)
Sawm
b)
Zakat
c)
Salat
d)
Hajj
6.
This is the name for a person who practices the religion of Islam.
a)
Jew
b)
Muslim
c)
Christian
d)
Hindu
7.
Why were nomads attracted to the message of Islam?
a)
Islam made them rich. 
b)
Islam brought order, justice, and the hope of heaven. 
c)
Islam offered them military protection.
d)
Islam gave them a home.
8.
Who became the next leader after Muhammad's death?
a)
The "rightly guided" caliphs
b)
Muhammad's daughter
c)
Karim Abdul Jabbar
d)
Abu Bakr
9.
This is a building where Muslims worship. 
a)
Mosque
b)
Church
c)
Temple
d)
Synagogue
10.
This is the holy book of Islam.
a)
The Bible
b)
The Torah
c)
The Qur'an
d)
The Ten Commandments
11.
Why did the Muslim community "panic" after Muhammad's death?
a)
They were in the middle of a war. 
b)
They did not have a leader anymore.
c)
Muhammad had not finished preaching to them. 
d)
They felt threatened by invaders.
12.
This is the location where Islam started and spread. 
a)
Asia
b)
Arabian Peninsula
c)
Africa
d)
Australia
13.
Why is the location of the Arabian Peninsula important?
a)
It is located between Asia, Europe, and Africa. 
b)
It is at the "crossroads" of major trade routes.
c)
It is close to water, which allows trade and communication.
d)
All of the above.
14.
Put the following events in the correct order:
a)
Muhammad is persecuted; Muhammad leaves Mecca; Muhammad returns to Mecca with an army. 
b)
Muhammad leaves Mecca; Muhammad is persecuted; Muhammad returns to Mecca with an army.
c)
Muhammad arrives in Mecca with an army; Muhammad is persecuted; Muhammad leaves in Mecca.
15.
Put the following events in the correct order:
a)
Rightly Guided Caliphs; Abu Bakr becomes the leader; Muhammad dies
b)
Abu Bakr is the leader; Muhammad dies; Rightly Guided Caliphs
c)
Muhammad dies; Abu Bakr becomes the next leader; Rightly Guided Caliphs
16.
Where did Islam have its origin?
a)
Islam first emerged in Mecca, a city in Arabia in the Middle East.
b)
Canaan, later called the Land of Israel
c)
Judea, it had once been a part of the ancient Kingdom of Israel
d)
Egypt, near the ancient pyramids
17.
What happened after Muhammad and his followers returned to Mecca in 630 C.E.?
a)
They reclaimed the city and established Islam as the dominant faith in Saudi Arabia.
b)
They were defeated and forced to return to Medina.
c)
They decided to return to worshiping the pagan gods like the rest of the population.
d)
They converted to Christianity.
18.
What is the Qu'ran?
a)
The Muslim holy book, which contains the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
b)
The daily prayer all Muslims must say five times a day.
c)
The Muslim house of worship that they attend every week.
d)
The holiest of Muslim holidays where they fast from sunup to sundown.
19.
What is the Hajj?
a)
The holiest holiday where Muslims fast from sunup to sundown.
b)
The Muslim holy book that contains the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
c)
The daily prayer all Muslims say.
d)
The Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are encouraged to do at least once.
20.
Where are some of the places that Islam spread to in the centuries after its origin?
a)
South Asia to Indonesia
b)
north into Turkey and the Balkan region of Europe
c)
east coast of Africa and south of the Sahara
d)
All of the choices are correct
21.
How does Islam rank in number of followers, compared to other world religions?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
22.
Which of these is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam?
a)
There is no god but god.
b)
The pilgrimage to Mecca must be made.
c)
Fasting must be done every day.
d)
Donations to charity must be made annually.
23.
What is a major holiday in Muslim culture?
a)
Ramadan
b)
Christmas
c)
Kwanzaa
d)
Hannukah
24.
What is the body of law for Islam?
a)
Talmud
b)
Sawm
c)
Qu'ran
d)
Sharia
25.
Many of the traditions of Islam were influenced by which other religions? 
a)
Hinduism and Judaism
b)
Buddhism and Judaism
c)
Christianity and Judaism
d)
Zoronastrianism and Judaism
26.
What is true of Islam?
a)
it accepts Mohammad as the only prophet of God
b)
it accepts the divinity of Jesus Christ
c)
it accepts Moses and Jesus as earlier prophets
d)
it only accepts the New Testament
27.
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.
28.
The two major cities where Islam began are -
a)
Mecca & Medina
b)
Palestine & Jerusalem
c)
Israel & Syria
29.
The man who is considered the prophet who founded Islam is -
a)
Muhammad
b)
Jesus
c)
Allah
d)
Adam
30.
Muhammad received visions from ________, which commanded him to spread the message of Islam and create the Qur'an.
a)
Allah
b)
Brahmin
c)
Osama
31.
True or False: Muslims do not believe Jesus was a prophet.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
Muslims beliefs are centered around the -
a)
Five Pillars
b)
Eightfold Path
c)
Ramadan
33.
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
34.
One of the Five Pillars of Faith is prayer ______ times daily facing Mecca.
a)
1
b)
10
c)
3
d)
5
35.
One of the Five Pillars of Faith is give money to the ________.
a)
church
b)
poor
c)
true believers
d)
descendants of Muhammad
36.
One of the Five Pillars of Faith is to take a pilgrimage to Mecca, which is called a ______.
a)
hajj
b)
medina
c)
Ramadan
d)
Muhammad's walk
37.
Islam spread quickly to Asia, North Africa, and ports along the Mediterranean Sea through
a)
trade and military conquest
b)
the sharing of Muhammad's teachings by his apostles
c)
Christians being forced to convert
d)
missionaries sent by the Byzantine emperor
38.
Which of these is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam?
a)
There is no god but god.
b)
The pilgrimage to Mecca must be made.
c)
Fasting must be done every day.
d)
Donations to charity must be made annually.
39.
What is an oasis?
a)
A dry area with water and vegetation
b)
A fertile area in Arabia that has water and vegetation
c)
A fertile area in a desert that has water and vegetation
d)
A desert that has water
40.
One obligation of a Muslim is to make at least one pilgrimage to:
a)
Medina    
b)
Mt Arafat    
c)
Baghdad
d)
Mecca
41.
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
42.

The Arabic word for "God" is..

a)

God

b)

Buddah

c)

Allah

d)

Muhammad

43.

The _____________ is in the center of Mecca and it holds the black stone. It is where millions of Muslims make a religious journey to each year.

a)

Medina

b)

Mosque

c)

Quran

d)

Kaaba

44.

A ____________________ is a building where Muslims worship.

a)

Mosque

b)

Synagogue

c)

Ramadan

d)

Arabia

45.

Where did Muhammad and his followers leave to when they were forced out of Mecca?

a)

Medinah

b)

Afghanistan

c)

Mecca

d)

Jerusalem

46.
The original members who all had known Muhammad. They used the Qur’an and Muhammad’s actions as guides to leadership.
a)
The First Four caliphs
b)
Abu Bakr
c)
Jihad
d)
Bedouins 
47.
How long does Ramadan last?
a)
1 day
b)
1 week
c)
1 month
d)
3 months
48.

Why are sources of authority important?

a)

They confuse people

b)

They create tensions between different groups

c)

They help people understand some situations

49.

What is the main source of authority for Muslims?

a)

The Bible

b)

The Qur'an

c)

The Torah

50.

What do the Hadith contain?

a)

Traditions and sayings from the life of the Prophet Muhammad

b)

Works of fiction

c)

The life and teachings of the Buddha

51.

What is the Sunnah?

a)

Key verses of the Qur'an

b)

The belief in hell

c)

The example set by the Prophet Muhammad

52.

What is a Hafiz?

a)

Someone who has memorised all of the Hadith

b)

Someone who has memorised the whole Qur'an

c)

The belief in heaven

53.

Where will Muslims seek guidance?

a)

The Qur'an, the Hadith and/or an Islamic scholar

b)

The elders

c)

Tarot cards

54.

What is the reward for memorising and acting on the Qur'an?

a)

Paradise

b)

Material wealth in this life

c)

Nothing

55.

What is an Imam according to Sunni Islam?

a)

A person who teaches at a school

b)

A person who leads the congregation in prayer and worship

c)

A local fundraiser

56.

How many chapters (or Surahs) are there in the Qur'an?

a)

114

b)

35

c)

10

57.

Why is the Qur'an divided into 30 sections or Juz' ?

a)

This is how the Qur'an was originally revealed

b)

To remind Muslims of the importance of being 30 years old

c)

To make it possible for Muslims to complete a reading of the whole Qur'an in one month

58.

What is Fiqh

a)

The effort of scholars to deduce and interpret the Law

b)

One of the Five Pillars

c)

One of the Six Articles of Faith

d)

A ritual

59.

Which of the following is not a school of Fiqh

a)

The Maliki

b)

The Sunnah

c)

The Hanafi

d)

The Hanbali

60.

Why are festivals important to believers?

a)

They remember important events and teachings

b)

People can forget about the rules of their religion

c)

People can spend a lot of money and enjoy themselves

61.

Why is Eid ul-Fitr important for Muslims?

a)

It is the time to start fasting

b)

It marks the end of Ramadan and is the time to show gratitude to Allah for all His blessings

c)

It remembers the birth of Muhammad

62.

What is Eid ul-Fitr also known as?

a)

Zakah

b)

The Feast of Breaking the Fast

c)

The Day of Reckoning

63.

Which event does Eid ul-Adha remember?

a)

The birth of Ibrahim

b)

The farewell speech of the prophet Muhammad

c)

The prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son when ordered to by Allah

64.

How do Muslims remind themselves of Ibrahim's obedience to Allah?

a)

They share gifts with one another

b)

They eat lots of food together

c)

They sacrifice a sheep or goat

65.

What event does Rabi ul-Awwal celebrate?

a)

The birth and life of the Prophet Muhammad

b)

The Battle of Badr

c)

The end of Ramadan

66.

What are rites of passage?

a)

Special prayers said when people set out on journey

b)

Points and/or ceremonies that mark a transition from one stage of life to another

c)

Rules about where people are allowed in religious buildings

67.

In which direction do Muslims walk around the Ka'bah?

a)

Clockwise

b)

Anti-clockwise

c)

From side to side

68.

Why do Muslims throw stones at three pillars, known as Jamarat, during the Hajj?

a)

It is a reminder of the importance of keeping fit

b)

The devil lives in the stone.

c)

All things made of stone are evil

69.

What is Tawaf?

a)

Food that has been blessed

b)

Walking around the Ka’bah seven times while repeating prayers

c)

The final sacrifice to Allah

70.

Are all Muslims expected to go on Hajj?

a)

Yes, it is compulsory

b)

Yes, but only men

c)

Yes, as long as they are physically able and can afford it

71.

What festival do Muslims celebrate at the end of pilgrimage (or Hajj)?

a)

Eid ul-Adha

b)

Ramadan

c)

Islamic New Year

72.

What do many Muslims whisper in a baby's ear at birth?

a)

The baby's name three times

b)

An explanation of the Five Pillars of Islam

c)

The words of the Adhan (call to prayer)

73.

What is Aqiqah?

a)

Money given to a midwife for helping with the birth of a child

b)

A special ceremony to celebrate the life of the mother

c)

A ceremony to thank Allah for the birth of a child, at which its head is shaved

74.

What is circumcision?

a)

Cutting of hair

b)

Removal of the foreskin

c)

Donation to charity

75.

What is a madrasah?

a)

A special pilgrimage

b)

An Islamic school where the Qur'an is taught

c)

A morning prayer

76.

According to the Qur'an, how many husbands is a Muslim woman allowed at any one time?

a)

No more than two

b)

Up to four husbands

c)

One husband

77.

How soon after death should a Muslim's body be buried?

a)

As soon as possible

b)

After Jum'ah prayers on Friday

c)

Within two weeks

78.

Can Muslims be cremated?

a)

Yes, as long as their ashes are scattered in a mosque

b)

Burial is preferred to cremation

c)

Cremation is preferred to burial

79.

What is Sirat?

a)

A bridge over Hell which all Muslims will have to try to cross on the Day of Judgement

b)

A marriage ceremony

c)

An intermediate phase in the grave

80.

Do Muslims worship the Prophet Muhammad?

a)

Yes, they worship Allah and the Prophet Muhammad

b)

No, they love and respect him as the final messenger of Allah but they do not worship him

c)

No, he is a prophet like any other

81.

What is Tawhid?

a)

Belief in the afterlife

b)

Belief in the oneness or unity of Allah

c)

Another name for scripture

82.

Who leads the prayers in a mosque?

a)

The Imam

b)

The mu'adhdhin

c)

The eldest member of a mosque's congregation

83.

Which direction do Muslims face when they pray?

a)

The direction of the Ka'bah in Makkah (Mecca)

b)

The direction of their homes

c)

North

84.

How many times a day is a Muslim required to pray?

a)

7 times

b)

12 times

c)

5 times

85.

What must Muslims do before they pray?

a)

Wash

b)

Eat

c)

Clean their homes

86.

What does Du'a mean?

a)

When Muslims ask Allah for particular help or guidance or thank Allah for His blessings

b)

When Muslims donate money to charity

c)

When Muslims fast for a month