Islamic Civilization Vocabulary

Who is considered the founder and prophet of Islam?

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Moses

• Abraham

What is the Arabic word for God in Islam?

• Yahweh

• Allah

• Brahma

• Elohim

What is the holy book of Islam called?

• Bible

• Torah

• Qur'an

• Vedas

What is the term for a follower of Islam?

• Christian

• Hindu

• Muslim

• Buddhist

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

• Declaration of faith

• Prayer

• Meditation

• Pilgrimage to Mecca

What is the name of the Islamic place of worship?

• Temple

• Church

• Synagogue

• Mosque

Which branch of Islam believes that Ali should have been Muhammad's successor?

• Sunni

• Shi'a

• Sufi

• Ahmadiyya

What is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca called?

• Zakat

• Ramadan

• Hajj

• Eid

What is the primary language of Islamic civilization?

• Hebrew

• Latin

• Arabic

• Persian

What is the name of the tall tower attached to a mosque?

• Spire

• Minaret

• Steeple

• Obelisk