11/3/23 Crash Course: Islam, the Quran

What is the significance of the hijra in Islamic history?

• It marks the year 0 in the Islamic calendar

• It is the journey of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina

• It is the pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims must fulfill

• It is the month-long fast during Ramadan

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

• Shahada

• Salat

• Sawm

• Zakat

• Zatator

What is the main theme of the Quran?

• The importance of taking care of the less fortunate

• The history of Islam

• The life of Muhammad

• The religious practices of Muslims

What is the significance of the Kaaba in Islamic history?

• It is the birthplace of Muhammad

• It is the holy book of Islam

• It is the temple-like structure in Mecca

• It is the pilgrimage site for Muslims

What is the role of the caliph in Islamic history?

• To lead the community in prayer

• To interpret the Quran

• To govern the Islamic empire

• To spread the teachings of Islam

Which two empires were the Islamic empire sandwiched between?

• Byzantine Empire and Persian Sassanian Empire

• Roman Empire and Ottoman Empire

• Mongol Empire and British Empire

• Greek Empire and Egyptian Empire

What is the main difference between the Quran and the Hebrew and Christian bibles?

• The Quran is written from the point of view of people

• The Quran is a narrative text

• The Quran is seen as the actual word of God

• The Quran includes the teachings of Jesus

What is the significance of the umma in Islamic history?

• It is the holy book of Islam

• It is the community of believers

• It is the pilgrimage site for Muslims

• It is the political leader of the Islamic empire

What is the main reason for the divide between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims?

• The interpretation of the Quran

• The role of women in society

• The language spoken by the followers

• The choice of the first caliph

What is the significance of the Umayyad dynasty in Islamic history?

• They standardized the Quran

• They conquered the Byzantine Empire

• They were the first caliphs

• They ruled over the Islamic empire for over a hundred years