Islam: An Introduction to the Beliefs, Practices, and History of the World's Second-Largest Religion

Question 1

When and where did Islam originate?

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7th century CE, Arabian Peninsula, founded by Muhammad

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10th century CE, Middle East, founded by Abu Bakr

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Monotheistic religion, founded by Moses

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Polytheistic religion, originated in the Indian subcontinent

Question 2

Which city is revered as the holiest in Islam?

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Mecca

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Medina

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Jerusalem

Question 3

The Five Pillars of Islam include which essential practices?

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Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj

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Faith, Pilgrimage, Alms, Worship, and Quranic study

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Prayer, Charity, Belief, Fasting, and Jihad

Question 4

According to Islamic tradition, who is recognized as the final Prophet?

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Muhammad

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Moses

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Jesus

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Abraham

Question 5

The sacred text that holds the revealed word of God in Islam is known as:

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Qur'an

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Bible

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Vedas

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Torah

Question 6

A core belief within Islam emphasizes:

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Monotheism

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Pantheism

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Animism

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Polytheism

Question 7

During prayer, Muslims face towards the:

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Qibla

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Hijab

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Tahajjud

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Ramadan

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT considered a major branch of Islam?

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Baha'i Faith

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Ibadi

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Shia

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Sunni

Question 9

The ethical framework guiding Muslim behavior is known as:

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Sharia Law

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Utilitarianism

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Natural Law

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Humanism

Question 10

A distinctive feature of Islamic art is the use of:

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Geometric Patterns

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Abstract Expressionism

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Realistic Figures

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Landscape Paintings

Question 11

The Islamic calendar is a system based on:

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Lunar Months

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Solar Years

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Gregorian Calendar

Question 12

Which of the following is a fundamental tenet of Islamic belief?

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Tawhid

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Karma

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Reincarnation

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Dharma

Question 13

Who is considered the founder and final prophet of Islam?

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Prophet Muhammad

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Moses

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Abraham

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Jesus

Question 14

What is the Islamic holy scripture called?

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Qur'an

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Bible

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Vedas

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Torah

Question 15

What is the name of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca?

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Hajj

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Ramadan

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Umrah

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Zakat

Question 16

Which of the following is a key pillar of Islamic law and jurisprudence?

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Sharia

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Tawbah

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Iman

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Ma'rifa

Question 17

When did Islam emerge as a major world religion?

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7th century CE

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1st century CE

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6th century BCE

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10th century CE

Question 18

Which of the following is the largest branch of Islam?

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Sunni

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Ahmadiyya

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Shia

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Bahai

Question 19

In which city is the Prophet's Mosque located?

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Medina

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Mecca

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Istanbul

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Jerusalem

Question 20

Which of the following is a central principle of Sufism?

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Mystical union with God

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Asceticism and rejection of worldly possessions

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Emphasis on outward rituals and practices

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Literal interpretation of religious texts

Question 21

What is the name of the Islamic calendar?

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Hijri calendar

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Lunar calendar

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Solar calendar

Question 22

What is the name of the holy book considered central to the Islamic faith?

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Quran

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Bible

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Vedas

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Torah

Question 23

Who is recognized as the Prophet who founded Islam?

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Muhammad

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Jesus

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Moses

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Buddha

Question 24

What is the name of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the five pillars of Islam?

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Hajj

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Zakat

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Umrah

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Sawm

Question 25

What is the Arabic term for the act of bowing down in prayer, showing submission to Allah?

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Sujud

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Tashahhud

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Takbir

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Ruku

Question 26

Which city is considered the second holiest city in Islam after Mecca?

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Medina

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Constantinople

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Cairo

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Jerusalem

Question 27

What is the name of the Islamic calendar, which is based on lunar cycles and starts from a different year than the Gregorian calendar?

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Hijri

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Solar

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Gregorian

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Julian

Question 28

What is the term for the Islamic legal system, which is derived from the Quran, Sunnah, and other sources?

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Sharia

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Fiqh

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Sunnah

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Hadith

Question 29

Which of the following is a central concept in Islamic belief, emphasizing the oneness of God?

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Tawhid

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Materialism

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Hedonism

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Dualism