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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why is Makkah important to Muslims?
It is where Muhammad was born.
It is the birthplace of Abraham.
It is the center of trade in Arabia.
It is known as the "city of the prophet."
- 2. Multiple Choice
According to followers of Islam, what was Muhammad asked to teach by the angel?
polytheism
monotheism
atheism
world history
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why is the Quran important to Muslims?
It teaches Muslims to follow in Muhammad's footsteps.
It is the longest prayer in Islam.
It contains the words of God given to Muhammad by Angel Gabriel.
It contains the words and deeds of Muhammad.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The leaders of Makkah became upset by Muhammad's teachings. Which of the following caused them to persecute Muhammad and his followers?
There is only one god.
Everyone is equal so we must share our wealth.
Women should have more rights.
Children should go to school.
- 5. Multiple Choice
How were Christians and Jews treated differently than other people by Muslims?
They were allowed to practice their religion freely as long as they paid an extra tax.
They were allowed to worship in the mosques.
They were allowed to trade with Muslims.
They were given an extra ration of bread.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why did Islam split into the Sunnis and the Shi'ah?
They disagreed on which lands they should conquer.
They disagreed on how to issue punishments.
They disagreed on how to issue rewards.
They disagreed on who should succeed Muhammad.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why are Christians and Jews considered "People of the Book"?
All three religions believe that Muhammad is a prophet.
All three religions believe that Jesus is the son of God.
All three religions believe in holy writings given by God found in the bible.
All three religions use books for worship.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the Sunnah?
The words and deeds of the prophet Abraham.
The words and deeds of God.
The words and deeds of Muhammad.
The words and deeds of Mrs. Tabarez.
- 9. Multiple Choice
How do Muslims affirm their belief in monotheism in the first Pillar of Islam?
They must declare that they are Muslim.
They must declare that they believe that Muhammad is a prophet of God.
They must declare that, "There is no god, but God."
They must declare that there are many gods.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is required in the five Pillars of Islam?
Give to the needy.
Honor your parents.
Honor your teachers.
Give to the rich.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why do mosques have fresh, flowing water?
Muslims might get thirsty during prayer.
Muslims must wash up before entering the mosque.
Muslims like the soothing sound of flowing water.
Muslims like to give water to the poor.
- 12. Multiple Choice
The third Pillar of Islam requires that Muslims...
Pray five times a day.
Give charity to the poor.
Confess their sins.
Recite the Quran.
- 13. Multiple Choice
During the hajj, millions of Muslims travel to the city of ...
Medina
Yathrib
Makkah
Baghdad
- 14. Multiple Choice
In the fifth Pillar of Islam, how many times must a Muslim make a pilgrimage to Makkah?
once
twice
yearly
monthly
- 15. Multiple Choice
According to the Islamic Faith, a jihad is meant to help Muslims...
overcome challenges.
convert non-believers.
achieve world peace.
speak the same language.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Muslims helped to preserve European knowledge. Which two Greek philosophers did they translate into Arabic?
Plato
Aristotle
Korais
Virgil
- 17. Multiple Choice
Why was Baghdad important?
It was the capital city of the Abbasid caliphate.
It was the capital city under Muhammad.
It was located between Makkah and Medina.
It became another holy city.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Cairo, in Egypt, was known for its...
Art
Architecture
Music
University
- 19. Multiple Choice
Muslims adapted the Chinese astrolabe for use in...
mathematics.
poetry.
city building.
navigation.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following two mathematical ideas were borrowed by the Muslims from India?
The concept of zero.
The Arabic Numerals.
Algebra
Calculus
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are Arabic numerals?
1, 3, 5
i, ii, iii
I, II, III
a, b, c
- 22. Multiple Choice
Ibn Sina's book was widely studied by students in which field of study?
design
cooking
medicine
Latin
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which is a likely effect of the Muslim discovering paper making from China?
It help to produce gift wrap paper for Christmas presents.
It helped to print dollar bills.
It helped spread Arabic literature.
It helped to create maps of America.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is most likely represented in the arabesque design of Islamic Art?
flowers
animals
people
saints
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a game adapted by Muslims?
polo
mancala
chess
calligraphy
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