Crash Course: World History - Islam

What was Muhammad's profession before he became a prophet?

• A fisherman

• A caravan trader

• A blacksmith

• A farmer

What was the religious landscape of Arabia like before Islam?

• Mostly monotheistic

• A mix of polytheism and monotheism

• Predominantly Jewish

• Predominantly Christian

What is the Quran considered to be in Islam?

• A philosophical text

• A historical document

• A collection of stories

• The actual word of God

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Shahada

• Salat

• Zakat

• Jihad

What is the significance of the hadith in Islam?

• It is a historical account.

• It is a legal document.

• It is a collection of sayings and stories about the Prophet.

• It is the same as the Quran.

What is sharia?

• A religious text.

• A single set of laws followed by all Muslims.

• A body of law with numerous interpretations.

• A historical document.

What was the hijra?

• The writing of the Quran.

• The first battle of Islam.

• The establishment of the Kaaba.

• The migration of Muhammad and his followers to Medina.

Who was the first caliph after Muhammad's death?

• Uthman

• Abu Bakr

• Umar

• Ali

What was the main reason for the Sunni-Shi'a split?

• Disagreement over the Quran.

• Different interpretations of sharia.

• Different views on the Five Pillars.

• Disagreement over the rightful successor to Muhammad.

Which empire was the first to fall to the early Islamic Empire?

• The Sassanian Empire

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Ottoman Empire