Origins and Teachings of Islam

Question 1

Which events took place during Muhammad's life before he was called a prophet? Choose two correct answers.He married Khadijah.He established a mosque.He became a trader and a merchant.He migrated to Medina with his followers.He removed statues of other gods from the Kaaba in Mecca.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He married Khadijah.; He became a trader and a merchant.

Question 2

Which statements describe teachings of Islam? Choose four correct answers.Muslims must worship many gods.Muslims must give to those in need.The Sunna provides an example for how to live.Muhammad is a prophet of Allah.The Qur’an contains the exact words of Allah.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Muslims must give to those in need.; The Sunna provides an example for how to live.; Muhammad is a prophet of Allah.; The Qur’an contains the exact words of Allah.

Question 3

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Allah rewards people who privately give to people in poverty.

Question 4

Which statements describe Sharia? Choose four correct answers.It is Islamic law.It draws from the Qur’an and the Sunna.It is contained in a set of writings and opinions.It provides guidance for society and for personal behavior.It is a record of stories that describe Muhammad’s life and actions.It is the holy book of Islam that was revealed to Muhammad, according to Islamic tradition.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is Islamic law.; It draws from the Qur’an and the Sunna.; It is contained in a set of writings and opinions.; It provides guidance for society and for personal behavior.

Question 5

How does Islam relate to Judaism and Christianity? Choose three correct answers.All three faiths are monotheistic.All three faiths believe in revelations from God.All three faiths can be traced back to the prophet Abraham.All three faiths use the same holy book, but have different names for it.All three faiths recognize Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad as prophets.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

All three faiths are monotheistic.; All three faiths believe in revelations from God.; All three faiths can be traced back to the prophet Abraham.

Question 6

Which events took place during Muhammad’s return to Mecca in 630 CE? Choose three correct answers.Muhammad established the first mosque.The people of Mecca converted to Islam.Muslims agreed to a truce with Mecca’s leaders.Muslims were defeated in battle by the people of Mecca.Muhammad and his followers removed the religious statues from the Kaaba.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The people of Mecca converted to Islam.; Muslims agreed to a truce with Mecca’s leaders.; Muhammad and his followers removed the religious statues from the Kaaba.

Question 7

Review the map showing the spread of Islam. How did Islam spread during Muhammad’s life?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Islam spread throughout much of the Arabian Peninsula.

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