RAVE:Crash Course:- Islam

Which three religions grew up on the east coast of the Mediterranean?

• Islam, Christianity, and Judaism

• Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism

• Christianity, Judaism, and Buddhism

• Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism

Why is early Islamic history not well known in the West?

• Because it is a recent development

• Because it is overshadowed by the history of Christianity in Europe

• Because it is not considered important

• Because it is too complex

Who appeared to Muhammad and told him to recite the word of God?

• Angel Gabriel

• Angel Raphael

• Angel Michael

• Angel Uriel

What was the religious landscape of Arabia like during Muhammad's time?

• Dominated by Christianity

• A mix of tribal gods and monotheistic religions

• Dominated by Zoroastrianism

• Mostly monotheistic

What is the core belief of Islam?

• Polytheism

• Strict monotheism

• Atheism

• Pantheism

How is the Quran different from the Hebrew and Christian bibles?

• It is more narrative

• It does not acknowledge any prophets

• It is written from the point of view of people

• It is seen as the actual word of God

What is the first pillar of Islam?

• Zakat

• Sawm

• Shahada

• Salat

During which month do Muslims fast from dawn to sunset?

• Shawwal

• Muharram

• Dhu al-Hijjah

• Ramadan

What is the purpose of zakat in Islam?

• To fund religious wars

• To build mosques

• To give a percentage of income to the poor

• To pay taxes to the government

What is the hadith in Islam?

• A historical account of battles

• A book of prayers

• A collection of sayings and stories about the Prophet

• A collection of laws