Islam: Origins, Beliefs, Practices, and Impact - Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is the sacred text of Islam?

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Quran

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Bible

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Torah

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Vedas

Question 2

What is the name of the holy city towards which Muslims face during prayer?

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Mecca

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Jerusalem

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Medina

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Damascus

Question 3

Which of the following is a belief that Muslims share with Christians and Jews?

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Monotheism

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The Trinity

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Resurrection

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Reincarnation

Question 4

Which of the following is a branch of Islam that emphasizes mysticism and spirituality?

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Sufism

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Sunni

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Shia

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Wahhabism

Question 5

What is the name of the Islamic ethical and legal code that governs the lives of Muslims?

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Sharia

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Hadith

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Fiqh

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Sunnah

Question 6

Who is the central figure worshiped as the monotheistic God in Islam?

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Allah

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Yahweh

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Jesus

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Buddha

Question 7

Who is recognized as the founding figure and prophet of Islam?

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Muhammad

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Moses

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Abraham

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Jesus

Question 8

Define the term that refers to the belief in divine messages received through prophets.

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Revelation

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Monotheism

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Jihad

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Tawhid

Question 9

Translate and identify the Arabic term for "holy war" in the context of Islam.

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Jihad

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Sharia

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Hajj

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Umrah

Question 10

Who is considered the prophet and founder of Islam?

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Muhammad

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Abraham

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Moses

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Jesus

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT generally considered a challenge facing Islam in the modern world?

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Scientific advancements

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Secularism

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Fundamentalism

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Globalization

Question 12

In Islam, what is the broader meaning of the term 'jihad'?

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Personal and spiritual struggle

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Holy War

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Armed struggle

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Defensive warfare

Question 13

What is the significance of Ramadan in Islamic practices?

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A month-long fast from dawn to sunset to enhance spiritual purification, empathize with the less fortunate, and strengthen self-discipline.

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A celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday with feasts and festivities.

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A pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca to perform religious rituals.

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A time for lavish celebrations and entertainment to mark the end of fasting.

Question 14

Which of the following is the core principle of Islam that emphasizes the belief in one, indivisible God?

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Tawhid

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Sharia

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Iman

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Jihad

Question 15

Who is revered as the final prophet in the Islamic tradition?

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Muhammad

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Moses

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Jesus

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Abraham

Question 16

What is the name of the sacred text revered as the direct word of God in Islam?

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The Quran

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The Torah

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The Bible

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The Vedas

Question 17

During which century did the founding of Islam, with the revelation to Prophet Muhammad, take place?

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7th century CE

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5th century CE

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11th century CE

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9th century CE

Question 18

What is the name of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca that all able-bodied, financially capable Muslims are expected to undertake at least once in their lifetime?

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Hajj

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Umrah

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Zakat

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Ramadan

Question 19

Which of the following is considered permissible (halal) to consume according to Islamic dietary guidelines?

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Meat from animals slaughtered in accordance with Islamic law

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Alcohol

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Pork

Question 20

What is the name of the Muslim month during which Muslims observe fasting from dawn to sunset?

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Ramadan

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Rajab

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Dhul-Hijjah

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Shawwal

Question 21

Which of the following is a significant contemporary issue that Muslims frequently face?

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Islamophobia

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Atheism

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Secularism

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Christian persecution

Question 22

What is the central religious text in Islam called?

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The Quran

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The Vedas

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The Torah

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The Bible

Question 23

Beyond its spiritual significance, 'jihad' in Islam primarily refers to:

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A personal struggle for inner purification and societal betterment

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A violent uprising against oppressive rulers

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A holy war against non-Muslims

Question 24

Which of the following is the largest branch of Islam?

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Sunni

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Sufism

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Shia

Question 25

The Islamic calendar is based on the cycles of:

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The moon

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Both the moon and the sun

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The seasons

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The sun

Question 26

What is the religious significance of the Kaaba in Islam?

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It is the most sacred site in Islam, towards which Muslims pray and perform the pilgrimage of Hajj

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It is the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad

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It is the first mosque built by the Prophet Muhammad

Question 27

Which event is considered the starting point of the Islamic calendar?

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The migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina

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The revelation of the first verses of the Quran

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The conquest of Mecca by the Muslims

Question 28

'Sharia' refers to:

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The body of Islamic law derived from the Quran and the practices of the Prophet Muhammad

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A form of Islamic mysticism and spirituality

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A system of Islamic worship and rituals

Question 29

Which of the following is a significant contemporary challenge faced by Muslims globally?

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Islamophobia and discrimination

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The spread of secularism

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The decline in religious practice

Question 30

According to Islamic teachings, what was a central message spread by the Prophet Muhammad?

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The importance of compassion, social justice, and equality for all

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The need for strict adherence to religious laws and rituals

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The superiority of Muslims over non-Muslims