Question 1

Match the following terms with their definitions.

Question 2

What is Islam?

Accepted Answer

A religion

Answer

A place

Answer

A God

Question 3

What does "Muslim" mean?

Accepted Answer

"Muslim" is the name for people who believe in the religion of Islam

Answer

"Muslim" is the name of a country where Islam exists.

Answer

"Muslim" is the name for a religion that was founded by Muhammad

Question 4

Where did Islam originate (start)?

Accepted Answer

The city of Mecca in the Arabian Peninsula

Answer

The country of Persia

Answer

The city of Medina in the Arabian peninsula

Question 5

Where does the religion of Islam exist today?

Accepted Answer

Islam has spread to many parts of the world. People in many different places believe in Islam.

Answer

Islam exists only in Mecca on the Arabian Peninsula

Answer

Islam exists only in the Middle East

Question 6

Where do Muslims live today?

Accepted Answer

Muslims can live anywhere in the world.

Answer

Muslims live only in Mecca

Answer

Muslims live only in Medina

Question 7

Islam still exists

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 8

Match the term with its definition.

Question 9

Match the term with its definition.

Question 10

How many Gods do Muslims believe in?

Accepted Answer

One God (monotheism)

Answer

No Gods

Answer

Many Gods (polytheism)

Question 11

Match each location with the miracle that happened there.

Question 12

What do Muslims believe happened in the miracle of the Night Journey?

Accepted Answer

Muhammad travelled on a winged horse through the seven layers of heaven and went to Jerusalem.

Answer

Muhammad met the Angel Gabrielle for the first time.

Answer

The river Zamzam came up out of the desert, saving Abraham and his family.

Answer

A spider web, tree, and bird appeared at the mouth of the cave where Muhammad was hiding, so his enemies thought he wasn't there.

Question 13

Why did Muhammad and his followers leave Mecca to go to Medina?

Accepted Answer

They were being persecuted and boycotted by people in Mecca who did not like what Muhammad was preaching (Islam)

Answer

Muhammad and his followers liked the weather better in Medina

Answer

Medina was the location of the Ka'bah. They needed to take the Ka'bah back.

Question 14

The first Pillar of Islam is that Muslims declare their faith. What two beliefs to they declare (say) before they pray daily?

Accepted Answer

1. There is one God (Allah) and 2. Muhammad is the messenger (prophet) of God.

Answer

1. Muhammad was an honest man. 2. Muslims can worship anywhere.

Answer

1. Mecca is a holy city 2. Hira Cave is where Muhammad learned he was a prophet.

Question 15

The third pillar of Islam is charity. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Giving. Muslims are expected to give at least 2.5 percent of their income to the poor.

Answer

Going without food or water during the daylight hours for a month.

Answer

Praying five times a day.

Question 16

The second pillar of Islam is Daily Ritual Prayer. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Muslims are called to pray 5 times a day.  A crier calls them to the Mosque where they wash themselves in water and form lines facing Mecca.

Answer

Muslims are expected to give at least 2.5 percent of their income to the poor.

Answer

Muslims declare two important beliefs every day.

Question 17

The fourth pillar of Islam is fasting. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Going without food during the daylight hours for a month to experience poverty and hunger.

Answer

Giving  at least 2.5 percent of their income to the poor.

Answer

Praying 5 times a day.

Question 18

The fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Muslims travel to Mecca at least once in a lifetime and visit some of the holy places there.

Answer

Muslims pray five times a day.

Answer

Muslims don't eat or drink during daylight hours for a month.

Question 19

Match the term with its definition.

Question 20

The Five Pillars of Islam are actual, physical pillars that are built.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

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