Islamic World MC Practice Questions

In the time of Muhammad (570-632), life in 7th century could best be describe as

• harsh

• generous

• empathetic

• ruthless

How did the culture in 7th century Arabia shape the founding of Islam?

• Islam emerged in Mecca, a major spot in Mecca, and embraced the different merchants who came to worship their God(s) at the Ka'ba

• ​Islam created an inclusive community, ummah, that promoted peace and equality. This was different from the tribalism and violence that plagued 7th century Arabia.

• ​Islam emerged in 7th century Arabia, in the epicenter of the caravan trade. Many merchants would learn about Islam on their way to trade and would share the faith with the communities they visited.

• ​Islam created an exclusive community that promoted peace and equality. This was similar to the tribalism that defined Arabian culture.

T/F: Muhammad became an orphan early in his life. His father passed away before he was born and his mother passed away when he was 6 years old.

• True

• False

​Traveling with his uncle, Abu Talib, as a merchant, Muhammad saw how ____________ separated people and hurt the less fortunate. As the prophet, Muhammad would create an _______ that accepted people of all backgrounds

• hedonism, culture

• tribalism, ummah

• paganism, following

• tribalism, community

​_____ is the word for God in Islam. Muslims believe that there is only one God and that we should worship God by submitting to him.

• Jesus

• Allah

• Yahweh

• Abraham

​T/F: In Islam, God is easy to imagine and has been depicted in art and mosques

• True

• False

Why do Muslims not depict the face of the prophet Muhammad in art?

• ​Muhammad explicitly told his followers to not include his face in Islamic art

• ​Muslims do not remember what Muhammad looked like and therefore cannot depict him in their art.

• Muslims have a clear impression of the prophet and do not need any depictions to remember what he looked like.

• ​It is sacrilegious. Muslims should avoid depicting the image of the prophet and focus on worshipping God.

​A major reason Islam spread so quickly in the first century after its founding was

• jihad

• jizya

• hajj

• ummah

What is the origin of the Sunni-Shi'a division in Islam?

• disagreement over the expansion of the empire and forced conversion

• ​disagreement over who should lead the Muslim community after the death of the prophet, Muhammad

• disagreement over the five pillars and how Muslims should lead their lives

• disagreement over the Qur'an and which version was the best for Muslims to read

T/F: The Sunni-Shia divide is still prevalent today in the Middle East

• True

• False