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WorksheetsTCI: U2, L10--Learning About World Religions: Islam
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is the holy book of Islam called?
Bible
Torah
Qur'an
Vedas
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Declaration of faith
Prayer
Charity
Meditation
What is the term for the Muslim community that blends many peoples and cultures?
Ummah
Jihad
Shari'ah
Sunnah
Which religion is the world's second largest after Christianity?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
What do Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have in common?
They all originated in Asia.
They are all polytheistic.
They all trace their origins to Abraham.
They all have the same holy book.
What are the two foundations of Islam mentioned in the text?
The Torah and the Gospel
The Qur'an and the Sunnah
The Bible and the Hadith
The Vedas and the Upanishads
What is the Qur'an described as in the text?
A historical document
A scientific manual
God's "standing miracle"
A philosophical treatise
What are the reports about the prophet called?
Psalms
Sutras
Hadith
Epistles
What are the most basic acts of worship for Muslims called?
The Ten Commandments
The Five Pillars of Islam
The Eightfold Path
The Seven Sacraments
What is the first pillar of Islam called?
Salat
Zakat
Shahadah
Hajj
What does the shahadah affirm?
The importance of charity
The oneness of God
The practice of fasting
The pilgrimage to Mecca
Who is identified as God's messenger in the shahadah?
Jesus
Moses
Muhammad
Abraham
What is the second pillar of Islam?
Zakat
Salat
Sawm
Hajj
How many times a day are Muslims called to prayer?
Three
Four
Five
Six
What is the direction Muslims face during prayer called?
Minaret
Qiblah
Mosque
Ka'bah
What is the third Pillar of Islam?
Siyam
Hajj
Zakat
Shahada
What does the word "zakat" mean?
Fasting
Charity
Purification
Prayer
How much of their surplus wealth are Muslims encouraged to share according to the teachings of Islam?
One-tenth
One-fifth
One-fortieth
One-third
During which month do Muslims fast for an entire month according to the Qur'an?
Shawwal
Ramadan
Muharram
Dhul-Hijjah
What is the significance of Ramadan in Islamic teachings?
It is the month when Muslims celebrate the New Year.
It is the month when God first revealed his message to Muhammad.
It is the month when Muslims perform the pilgrimage to Mecca.
It is the month when Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha.
During Ramadan, what are Muslims encouraged to do?
Focus on personal wealth and success.
Avoid all forms of social interaction.
Practice generosity, equality, and charity.
Travel extensively for leisure.
What is the fifth pillar of Islam?
Zakat
Salah
Hajj
Sawm
What do Muslims believe about the Ka'bah?
It is a place for social gatherings.
It is a shrine to honor God built by Abraham.
It is a market for trading goods.
It is a school for religious studies.
What do pilgrims do at the Zamzam spring during Hajj?
They perform a dance ritual.
They drink from it, believing it appeared miraculously.
They wash their clothes in it.
They use it to cook meals.
What does the word "jihad" mean?
To fight
To strive
To conquer
To pray
According to the Qur'an, what is forbidden in terms of jihad?
Forcing others to convert to Islam
Protecting one's territory
Fighting against oppression
Striving for personal improvement
What is the "greater jihad" according to the hadith?
Fighting external enemies
Striving against evil within oneself
Converting non-Muslims
Expanding territory
What is the search to understand God's law called in Islam?
Jihad
Sunnah
Shari'ah
Hadith
What sources do Muslims use to understand shari'ah?
The Bible and the Torah
The Qur'an and the Sunnah
The Hadith and the Torah
The Bible and the Qur'an
What are the five categories into which Islamic law places actions?
Forbidden, allowed, recommended, obligatory, optional
Forbidden, discouraged, allowed, recommended, obligatory
Forbidden, discouraged, allowed, optional, obligatory
Forbidden, allowed, recommended, optional, required
What is the role of a qadi in Islamic law?
A qadi writes new laws
A qadi enforces laws
A qadi hears cases and makes rulings
A qadi translates the Qur'an
Which two countries have chosen to follow Islamic law in their governance?
Turkey and Egypt
Saudi Arabia and Iran
Pakistan and Turkey
Egypt and Pakistan
What is the Qur'an considered in Islam?
A historical document
A collection of stories
God's final messages to humanity
A book of poetry
Which religion has more followers than any faith except Christianity?
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Siyam, Hajj
Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Jihad, Hajj
Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Shari'ah, Hajj
Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sunnah, Hajj
What does the term "jihad" refer to in Islam?
A pilgrimage to Mecca
A declaration of faith
An effort to become closer to God
A daily worship practice
What is Shari'ah in Islamic law?
A pilgrimage to Mecca
A large body of guidelines for daily life
A declaration of faith
A form of charity
