Rise of Islam

The holy book of Islam is called the...

• Hajj
• Sunna
• Torah
• Qur'an

In Islam, what is the Hajj?

• Muhammad's trip to Medina
• the sacred day of fasting
• pilgrimage to Mecca
• religious wars

Where did Islam begin?

• In the Arabian Peninsula, it is one of the three Abrahamic faiths

• In Europe (Rome) it is the world's oldest religion

• In India, developing out of Hinduism

• It began in Iraq, within the last 100 years

To which three continents did Islam expand after Muhammad's death?

• Asia, Africa, North America

• Africa, Europe, Asia

• South America, Australia, Africa

• Australia, Europe, South America

Which term refers to the PEOPLE who follow Muhammad and Islam?

• Islams

• Muslims

Christianity, Islam and Judaism all have what in common? (7.2.2)

• All are  monotheistic
• All are polytheistic
• Each have a unique holy city
• Each have a unique prophet that is the son of God

What are the basic tenets of the Islam faith called?

• Four Noble Truths
• Five Pillars
• Eightfold path
• Three Wise Sayings

What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?

• Kaaba
• Tajj
• Hajj
• Medina

Which of these is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam?

• There is no god but god.
• The pilgrimage to Mecca must be made.
• Fasting must be done every day.
• Donations to charity must be made annually.

One obligation of a Muslim is to make at least one pilgrimage to:

• Medina    
• Mt Arafat    
• Baghdad
• Mecca