Standard 5

Which statement represents one of the beliefs of Judaism? A) Abraham is the father of the faith. B) Jesus is held to be the Son of God. C) The Qur'an is the main religious text. D) The Four Noble Truths guide followers.

A) Abraham is the father of the faith

Shia Muslims believe that Muhammad divinely ordained his successor to be his cousin and son-in-law A) Ali. B) Ahmed. C) Abu Bakr. D) Abdul Mecid.

A) Ali

These items are referring to what famous religious figure? · "Father" of Judaism · Almost sacrificed his son, Isaac · Led his people into Egypt · Honored in Christianity and Islam

Abraham

Shia Muslims believe that the caliphate should pass via the bloodline of

Ali

Islam was first introduced to South Asia.. A) during the rule of the Mughals. B) by Muslim merchants in the 600s. C) following the Ottoman invasions of the 15th century. D) after Pakistan's creation following India's independence.

B) by Muslim merchants in the 600's

According to the Koran (Quran), Muhammad.. A) was the true son of God. B) was the messenger of God. C) would replace Jesus as the embodiment of God on earth. D) wrote the best interpretation of God's intention for humanity.

B) was the messenger of god

Unlike the other groups of people in their region during the Ancient Middle East, the Hebrews were monotheistic, meaning they

Believed in only one god

Their followers study the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.

Buddhism

Islam originated on the A) Malay Peninsula. B) Sinai Peninsula. C) Arabian Peninsula. D) Iberian Peninsula.

C) Arabian peninsula

Who is considered one of the greatest travelers of all time, and during a 30 year period, traveled all over the known Islamic world, as well as many non-Muslim lands? A) Ibn Sina B) Marco Polo C) Ibn Battuta D) David Livingstone

C) Ibn Battuta

European intellectuals in the Middle Ages often studied academic advances and translated ancient works that were made or preserved by.. A) the Mongols. B) Russian tsars. C) Islamic scholars. D) Byzantine priests.

C) Islamic scholars

What is the MAIN difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims? A) The Sunni believe in the idea of Monotheism. B) The Shia pray towards Mecca five times every day. C) The Shia wanted a family member of Muhammad to succeed him. D) The Sunni fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan.

C) the Shia wanted a family member of Muhammad to succeed him

This is the name of the political leadership of the Muslim empires in Medieval history.

Caliphates

This is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.

Christianity

This is an ancient Chinese ethical and philosophical system originally developed from the teachings of an early Chinese philosopher in the 5th Century BC. It focuses on human morality and good deeds, and it is a complex system of moral, social, political, philosophical, and quasi-religious thought that has had tremendous influence on the culture and history of East Asia.

Confucianism

The split into Sunni and Shia divisions of Islam can be traced to A) the failure to defeat invading forces from Persia. B) a loss of territory to religious rebels in Arabia. C) a dispute over the succession of Muhammad's wives. D) a dispute over the question of Muhammad's successor.

D) A dispute over the question of Muhammad's successor.

Which of these is a way in which Christianity is different from Judaism? A) Christianity is monotheistic B) Jewish prophets are not in the Bible C) Jews believe in the Trinity Doctrine D) Christians believe Jesus to be the Messiah

D) Christians believe Jesus to be the Messiah

Which of these is a shared Sunni-Shia belief? A) Belief in reincarnation as the afterlife. B) Imams are holy men who hold the final say in Islamic law. C) Additional prophecies will come from Allah or his prophets. D) Following the Five Pillars of Islam is the way to achieve happiness in the afterlife.

D) Following the Five Pillars of Islam is the way to achieve happiness in the afterlife.

This is religion originated in India and is closely tied to the Indian Caste System.

Hinduism

Which Sunni Muslim scholar is BEST known for traveling throughout most of the Islamic world in the 14th century, keeping detailed records of his observations?

Ibn Battuta

The cities of Mecca and Medina were vital to the foundation of what religion?

Islam

This is a monotheistic religion that originated from the teachings of the prophet Muhammad.

Islam

These are four of the most important requirements of what religion? · Give charity to the needy. · Make a pilgrimage. · Fasting during the holy month. · Pray five times each day.

Islam (Muslim)

· the first Algebra book · development of the Scientific Method · first to describe coronary circulation · first dissection of cadavers All of these are describing advances made by

Islamic civilizations

This is the oldest, monotheistic religion and is based on the Hebrew Bible

Judaism

What religion is not only practiced today but also served as the foundation for both Christianity and Islam?

Judaism

This is the religious text of Islam

Koran

This city was key in Arabian trade routes and was where Muhammed centered the Islamic faith.

Mecca

This city was key in Arabian trade routes and was the destination of Muhammad's flight (Hijera) when persecuted in Mecca. Medina

Medina

This individual founded Islam in the 600s CE.

Muhammad

This term refers to Islamic law as spelled out and interpreted form the Koran and from the Prophet Muhammad

Sharia

Muslims who deny the legitimacy of the first three caliphs and believe that Ali and his descendants by Muhammad's daughter Fatimah are the sole legitimate Islamic leaders are called

Shia

This is the second largest denomination of Islam, after Sunni Islam. Though a minority in the Muslim world, this group constitutes the absolute majority of the populations in Iran, Azerbaijan, Bahrain and Iraq, as well as a plurality in Lebanon.

Shia Islam

This religion which originated in Japan. It centers on the worship of spirits which represent objects, places, and ancestors.

Shinto

This is largest denomination of Islam, embracing up to 90% of the world's Muslims. It considers itself to be the "orthodox" form of Islam.

Sunni

Which of these branches of Islam has always had the majority of followers since the Sunni-Shia split?

Sunni

One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both

provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior.