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Module 8 - Modern And Contemporary Worldviews: Islam Flashcards

1
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Who founded the worldview and religion of Islam?

A

Muhammad

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2
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Islam is monotheistic.

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true

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3
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Islam teaches that Allah will not judge peoples’ deeds.

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false

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Who is a Muslim?

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one who practices Islam

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5
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What is the Arabic name for Islam’s god?

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Allah

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The Islamic worldview states that Allah created the universe.

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true

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The Islamic worldview teaches that a person only has a physical body.

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false

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Within the Islamic worldview, how can basic human nature be described?

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good

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According to Islam, why did Allah create human beings?

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to worship and serve him

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According to the Islamic worldview, what did Allah send to help keep people on the straight path?

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prophets

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11
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What is the most holy book of Islam?

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the Quran

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12
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When Muhammad received his revelations in the cave, he immediately knew they were from Allah.

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false

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13
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Muhammad did not know how to read or write.

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true

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14
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Which are the Islamic sacred writings that record Muhammad’s sayings, example, and practices?

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Sunnah

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15
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In Islam, what are collections of Sunnah called?

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the Hadith

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16
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How many Pillars of Faith are there in Islam?

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five

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17
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The Quran contains Muhammad’s revelations from Allah and is considered Allah’s perfect words.

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true

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18
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In the Islamic worldview, from where does moral philosophy originate?

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the Quran and the Sunnah

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Muhammad’s living example is considered sacred in addition to his revelations.

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true

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20
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n Islam, which term describes an internal struggle to submit to Allah and an external struggle to defend the Islamic faith?

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jihad

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21
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In the Islamic worldview, what is the legal system called?

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Sharia law

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22
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All sects of Islam agree on how Muslims should influence or create civil and governmental structures.

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false

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23
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Within the Islamic worldview, what do Muslims believe about the democratic process in government coexisting with Sharia law?

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Some Muslims believe democracy and Sharia law can coexist.

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24
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The Quran and other Islamic sacred writings address politics and the role of religion in government.

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true

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25
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Which mystical branch of Islam believes Islamic government should reflect strong ethical concerns?

A

Sufi

26
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who was Rumi?

A

an Islamic poet

27
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Which art forms do Muslims hold in high honor and use to express their worldview?

A

architecture and calligraphy

28
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Muslims believe they should not reflect Allah’s attributes in their art because this would be idolatry.

A

false

29
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Which is the building in which Muslims worship?

A

mosque

30
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In the Islamic philosophy of aesthetics, crafts and decorative arts are considered major art forms and are highly respected.

A

true

31
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In Islam, what does Tawhid refer to?

A

absolute Oneness of Allah

32
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What is the holiest book in Islam?

A

Quran

33
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After the death of Muhammad, which division of Islam believed Muhammad’s successor should be a relative of Muhammad’s?

A

Shiites

34
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After the death of Muhammad, which division of Islam believed Muhammad’s successor should be elected by Muhammad’s inner circle?

A

Sunnis

35
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How many principles of faith or key beliefs do Muslims have?

A

5

36
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In the Islamic worldview, which is an argument for the existence of Allah?

A

the splendor of the natural world

37
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In the Islamic worldview, which is an argument for the existence of Allah?

A

human morals and intelligence

38
Q

How does a Muslim please Allah?

A

obey Islamic law

39
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If a Muslim fails morally according to Islamic law, what will Allah do if they sincerely repent?

A

return to them

40
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In the Islamic worldview, Allah created humans __________, but they have made __________.

A

innocent; bad decisions

41
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What are the three sources of sacred writings in Islam?

A

Quran, Sunnah, and Hadith

42
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Which book do Muslims believe the angel Gabriel dictated to Muhammad while he was meditating in a cave near Mecca?

A

The Quran

43
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Why are Muslims taught to recite Islamic prayers in Arabic even if they do not speak the language?

A

The Quran is considered authoritative only in Arabic.

44
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According to the Islamic worldview, which knowledge comes from the divine communicating immaterial knowledge to the human intellect?

A

revealed knowledge

45
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According to the Islamic worldview, which type of knowledge comes from using human faculties?

A

derived knowledge

46
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In the Five Pillars of Islam, what is shahada?

A

to make a declaration of faith to Allah and Muhammad

47
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In the Five Pillars of Islam, what is salat?

A

to pray five times daily toward Mecca

48
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In the Five Pillars of Islam, what is zakat?

A

to give alms to help the poor

49
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In the Five Pillars of Islam, what is the sawm?

A

to fast during the month of Ramadan

50
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In the Five Pillars of Islam, what is hajj?

A

to make a pilgrimage to Mecca

51
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After Muhammad left Mecca in the Hijrah, which document did he draw up to outline a new government?

A

Medina Charter

52
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Which form of government is controlled by a state-sponsored religion?

A

theocracy

53
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Which areas of life does Sharia law oversee?

A

civil and religious law

54
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Within the Islamic worldview, how do Sunnis create governmental structures?

A

government by consensus; separation of civil and religious authorities

55
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In the Islamic worldview, how do Shiites create governmental structures?

A

government by authority; religious authorities exercise both political and religious authority

56
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In the Muslim art world, what are repeating geometric patterns used as decorative art?

A

arabesques

57
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In the Islamic worldview, which art form below is highly valued and used as a decorative art form?

A

calligraphy

58
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On the buildings that Muslims use for worship, what are the tall slender towers called?

A

minarets

59
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As a general rule in the Islamic worldview, what images are not seen in religious art because this may lead to idolatry?

A

humans

60
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In the poetry of Rumi, for whom or what did he describe his overpowering love?

A

Allah

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