Classwork Emergence of Islam

How many people around the world are Muslims?

• 1.8 billion

• 2.5 billion

• 2 billion

• 1.5 billion

What does Islam being a monotheistic tradition mean?

• Belief in ancestors

• Belief in nature spirits

• Belief in multiple gods

• Belief in a single god

Who received a revelation from God according to Muslim belief?

• Abraham

• Muhammad

• Jesus

• Moses

What is the holy book of Islam called?

• The Bible

• The Torah

• The Quran

• The Vedas

Which is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Fasting during Ramadan

• Pilgrimage to Mecca

• Baptism at birth

• Declaring faith in God and Muhammad

What significant event happened after Muhammad's death in 632 CE?

• All Muslims converted to Christianity

• Islam ceased to spread

• Muslims conquered lands from Spain to India

• The Quran was written

What are the Hadith?

• Poems written by Muhammad

• Reports of the statements of the Prophet

• Songs of worship in Islam

• Ancient laws of Mecca

How did early Muslims organize their community after Muhammad's death?

• Through democratic elections

• By establishing a caliphate

• By appointing a king

• By dissolving the community

What role did trade play in the spread of Islam?

• No role

• Minor role

• Major role in spreading to regions like Indonesia and Africa

• Only within the Arabian Peninsula

What is the most important source for Muslims in learning about their history?

• Ancient manuscripts unrelated to Islam

• Oral traditions only

• The Internet

• The Quran and Hadith reports