Unit 2 Vocabulary Definitions

What is the religion that believes in only one God, called Allah, and whose followers are called Muslims?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What is the building where Muslims go to worship, similar to a church for Christians or a synagogue for Jewish people?

• Mosque

• Temple

• Cathedral

• Pagoda

What is the special pilgrimage that Muslims are expected to make to the holy city of Mecca at least once in their lives, if able?

• Hajj

• Umrah

• Ramadan

• Zakat

What is a journey that a person takes to a sacred or special place for religious reasons called?

• Pilgrimage

• Expedition

• Vacation

• Migration

What is the holiest city in Islam, where Muhammad was born and the destination for Muslims making the Hajj?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Cairo

What are the five most important duties for all Muslims, considered the foundation of Muslim life?

• Five Pillars

• Ten Commandments

• Eightfold Path

• Seven Sacraments

What is the belief that there is only one God called?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Animism

What is the holy book of Islam that Muslims believe contains the exact words that God revealed to Muhammad?

• Qur'an

• Bible

• Torah

• Vedas

What is the example and way of life of the prophet Muhammad, including his words, actions, and approvals, that serves as a guide for Muslims?

• Sunnah

• Hadith

• Shariah

• Fiqh

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

• Baptism

• Faith

• Prayer

• Charity

• Fasting