Islam

Islamic law is also known as A. Sharia law. B. Hajj law. C. Mecca law. D. Muslim law.

According to Muslim beliefs, why did Muhammad become a prophet? A. He was said to have received a message from an angel. B. He became a powerful military leader. C. He was said to have had a vision while he was sleeping. D. He was said to have been visited by several of the Muslim gods.

What did Muhammad do when he encountered opposition from Mecca's city leaders? A. He brought more followers to Mecca. B. He relocated from Mecca to the city of Medina. C. He threatened the leaders of Christianity and Judaism. D. He fought against the Arabs and won additional converts.

Which concept is an inherent element in the Muslim belief system? A. living life as a prophet B. delivering messages from God C. moving from place to place D. being obedient to the will of God

What did Muhammad's first revelation show people how to do? A. pray B. read C. write D. teach

In many Muslim cultures, men and women follow rules about A. how much wine to drink. B. whether to donate to the poor. C. where they are allowed to live. D. how to interact with each other.

How did the nomadic lifestyle contribute to the spread of Islam? A. It kept people centralized around Mecca, where they could listen to prayer. B. It helped keep generations together to pass down rituals. C. It kept people moving, enabling them to share their personal belief systems. D. It helped Muslims attract people to the Bedouin desert culture.

During which century did Muhammad receive his first revelation from God? A. the 100s B. the 500s C. the 600s D. the 1500s

How did Muhammad start spreading his message about Islam? A. He wrote the Qur'an. B. He converted the Christians. C. He preached at Mecca. D. He told his friends and family.

What is the Ka'aba? A. an Islamic deity B. a Muslim pilgrim C. a book of Sharia laws D. an ancient stone temple

Which statement about Muhammad is accurate? A. He was the son of Allah. B. He was born a religious leader. C. He was the original founder of Islam. D. He was considered the first prophet of God.

How did the Arabian Peninsula's location affect ability to trade? A. Trade was quite widespread because agriculture was so expansive. B. The location was so isolated that trade was nearly impossible. C. Its proximity to Africa and India made trade quite successful. D. People lived far from the coastal plains, so trade was minimal.

What does Islam have in common with Judaism and Christianity? A. All three religions worship many different gods. B. All three religions perceive Abraham as a prophet of God. C. All three religions believe that Jesus is the son of God. D. All three religions believe Jesus was a prophet, rather than a god.

What do Muslims believe a prophet is? A. a deity B. an angel C. a minister D. a messenger

What do Muslims do during Ramadan? A. fast B. travel C. donate D. celebrate

Pious Muslims are told to behave in what way in Allah's presence? A. submissive B. nomadic C. meditative D. prophetic

When Muslims speak of "people of the book," to whom are they referring? A. Bedouins B. Christians C. Arabs D. Pilgrims

What impact did Muhammad's march on Mecca have? A. It established the Ka'aba as a symbol of multiple religions. B. It created a division between Muslims and Muhammad. C. It helped to unify much of the Arabian peninsula under Islam. D. It encouraged respect for the idols of several other faiths.

Which statement about Islam is accurate? A. Islam permits drinking red wine. B. Islam permits eating any kind of meat. C. Islam encourages dressing modestly. D. Islam establishes lenient dating rules.

How many years was it between Muhammad's first revelation and when he conquered Mecca? A. one year B. ten years C. twenty years D. thirty years