SW Asia Test

Question 1

Who is the founder of Islam?

Answer 1

Muhammad

Question 2

Where did Islam originate?

Answer 2

Mecca

Question 3

To what holy city are muslims expected to make a pilgramage to?

Answer 3

Mecca

Question 4

Is Islam mono or polytheistic?

Answer 4

Monotheistic

Question 5

What is the holy book of Islam?

Answer 5

The Quran

Question 6

What is the Hijra?

Answer 6

A pilgrimage made by Muhammad

Question 7

What mathematical contributions is Islam credited with?

Answer 7

algebra and Arabic numerals

Question 8

What is the mountainous region where Mecca is located?

Answer 8

The hejaz mountains.

Question 9

What are some similarities between Shia and Sunni muslims?

Answer 9

Fundamental beliefs, Jerusalem is the holy city, monotheism, belief in 5 pillars.

Question 10

What are the Sunni Muslims?

Answer 10

Belief in Abu Bakr as caliph.

Question 11

What are the Shia Muslims?

Answer 11

Belief in Ali as caliph.

Question 12

What were the arabic nomads called?

Answer 12

Bedouins

Question 13

To what three continents did Islam spread?

Answer 13

Asia, India, Europe.