Question 1

After Muhammad's death, which of the following factors led Abu Bakr to take the leadership of Islam?

Accepted Answer

A) his power base in the Muslim military forces 
B) his claim that Muhammad had privately designated him as his successor 
C) his connection to the Prophet as he was Muhammad's first cousin 
D) his willingness to stop non-Muslim tribes from joining Islam 
A) his power base in the Muslim military forces 
B) his claim that Muhammad had privately designated him as his successor 
C) his connection to the Prophet as he was Muhammad's first cousin 
D) his willingness to stop non-Muslim tribes from joining Islam A

Question 2

According to some (but not most) Muslims, the word Islam comes from _________, the Arabic word for "peace."

Accepted Answer

A) hanif 
B) salam 
C) umma 
D) houris 
A) hanif 
B) salam 
C) umma 
D) houris B

Question 3

_________ is the culmination and conclusion of the entire line of prophets.

Accepted Answer

A) Muhammad 
B) Shu'aib 
C) Hud 
D) Salih 
A) Muhammad 
B) Shu'aib 
C) Hud 
D) Salih A

Question 4

Muhammad gave "people of the book" privileges not available to others under his rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The story of Muhammad's Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and back to Mecca is narrated in the Qur'an.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Muhammad is the only prophet named in the Qur'an.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

After Muslim forces conquered the nations of "people of the book," they were:

Accepted Answer

A) not permitted to practice their religions among themselves. 
B) violently persecuted as they formed the minority. 
C) forced to choose between conversion to Islam and death. 
D) not allowed to build new houses of worship. 
A) not permitted to practice their religions among themselves. 
B) violently persecuted as they formed the minority. 
C) forced to choose between conversion to Islam and death. 
D) not allowed to build new houses of worship.

Question 8

All prophets in Islam:

Accepted Answer

A) call for different responses from Muslims. 
B) advocate making peace with God. 
C) found Judaism and Christianity as different religions. 
D) call for preparation for an impending judgment. 
A) call for different responses from Muslims. 
B) advocate making peace with God. 
C) found Judaism and Christianity as different religions. 
D) call for preparation for an impending judgment.

Question 9

Which of the following statements best describes the term mujahedeen?

Accepted Answer

A) It refers to Muslim warriors who engage in jihad. 
B) It refers to the followers of the Islamic mystical movement called Sufism. 
C) It refers to the pre-Islamic Arab monotheists who were devoted to the worship of Allah. 
D) It refers to Muslim radicals who espouse violence in the name of Islam. 
A) It refers to Muslim warriors who engage in jihad. 
B) It refers to the followers of the Islamic mystical movement called Sufism. 
C) It refers to the pre-Islamic Arab monotheists who were devoted to the worship of Allah. 
D) It refers to Muslim radicals who espouse violence in the name of Islam.

Question 10

Similar to the Taliban, the Islamic State tries to conquer and hold territory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If there are children in a Muslim marriage, they are typically in the custody of the man after a divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Identify a basic principle of the military aspect of jihad.

Accepted Answer

A) Violence may be used as a first option to advance the cause of Islam. 
B) Military action should not be used against Muslim nations. 
C) Islamic countries may initiate conflicts against another state solely for religious reasons. 
D) Muslims must publicly and formally declare war in a fatwa before commencing any military action. 
A) Violence may be used as a first option to advance the cause of Islam. 
B) Military action should not be used against Muslim nations. 
C) Islamic countries may initiate conflicts against another state solely for religious reasons. 
D) Muslims must publicly and formally declare war in a fatwa before commencing any military action.

Question 13

The Qur'an describes jinn as spirits of deceased humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Islam, Christianity, and Judaism share similar beliefs of monotheism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The direction toward which Muslims face during prayer is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) umma. 
B) fatwa. 
C) hadith. 
D) qiblah. 
A) umma. 
B) fatwa. 
C) hadith. 
D) qiblah.

Question 16

Explain the diet regulations in Islam.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.
Only halal, "permitte

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of the term Islamist?

Accepted Answer

A) The term Islamist originated in the Middle Ages and now hardly used. 
B) It is a term used for those who espouse violence in the name of Islam. 
C) It is a term used to refer to conservative Muslims. 
D) The term Islamist covers a very large proportion of Muslims. 
A) The term Islamist originated in the Middle Ages and now hardly used. 
B) It is a term used for those who espouse violence in the name of Islam. 
C) It is a term used to refer to conservative Muslims. 
D) The term Islamist covers a very large proportion of Muslims.

Question 18

Which of the following is the principal way in which Islamic lands promote a fuller measure of social justice?

Accepted Answer

A) salat 
B) salafi 
C) zakat 
D) sawm 
A) salat 
B) salafi 
C) zakat 
D) sawm

Question 19

Briefly explain why Islam was also known as Mohammedanism until the 1900s.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.
Islam developed a mys

Question 20

It is mandatory for young children to fast during Ramadan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

After Muhammad's death, which of the following factors led Abu Bakr to take the leadership of Islam?

According to some (but not most) Muslims, the word Islam comes from _________, the Arabic word for "peace."

_________ is the culmination and conclusion of the entire line of prophets.

Muhammad gave "people of the book" privileges not available to others under his rule.

The story of Muhammad's Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and back to Mecca is narrated in the Qur'an.

Muhammad is the only prophet named in the Qur'an.

After Muslim forces conquered the nations of "people of the book," they were:

All prophets in Islam:

Which of the following statements best describes the term mujahedeen?

Similar to the Taliban, the Islamic State tries to conquer and hold territory.

If there are children in a Muslim marriage, they are typically in the custody of the man after a divorce.

Identify a basic principle of the military aspect of jihad.

The Qur'an describes jinn as spirits of deceased humans.

Islam, Christianity, and Judaism share similar beliefs of monotheism.

The direction toward which Muslims face during prayer is called the:

Explain the diet regulations in Islam.

Which of the following statements is true of the term Islamist?

Which of the following is the principal way in which Islamic lands promote a fuller measure of social justice?

Briefly explain why Islam was also known as Mohammedanism until the 1900s.

It is mandatory for young children to fast during Ramadan.

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Exam 12: Encountering Islam: The Straight Path of the One God

After Muhammad's death, which of the following factors led Abu Bakr to take the leadership of Islam?

According to some (but not most) Muslims, the word Islam comes from _________, the Arabic word for "peace."

_________ is the culmination and conclusion of the entire line of prophets.

Muhammad gave "people of the book" privileges not available to others under his rule.

The story of Muhammad's Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and back to Mecca is narrated in the Qur'an.

Muhammad is the only prophet named in the Qur'an.

After Muslim forces conquered the nations of "people of the book," they were:

All prophets in Islam:

Which of the following statements best describes the term mujahedeen?

Similar to the Taliban, the Islamic State tries to conquer and hold territory.

If there are children in a Muslim marriage, they are typically in the custody of the man after a divorce.

Identify a basic principle of the military aspect of jihad.

The Qur'an describes jinn as spirits of deceased humans.

Islam, Christianity, and Judaism share similar beliefs of monotheism.

The direction toward which Muslims face during prayer is called the:

Explain the diet regulations in Islam.

Which of the following statements is true of the term Islamist?

Which of the following is the principal way in which Islamic lands promote a fuller measure of social justice?

Briefly explain why Islam was also known as Mohammedanism until the 1900s.

It is mandatory for young children to fast during Ramadan.

Beginning Your Study of World Religions

Encountering Indigenous Religions: Ways to Tribal Life

Encountering Hinduism: Many Paths to Liberation

Encountering Jainism: The Austere Way to Liberation

Encountering Buddhism: The Middle Path to Liberation

Encountering Sikhism: The Way of Gods Name

Encountering Daoism and Confucianism: Two Views of the Eternal Way

Encountering Shinto: the Way of the Kami

Encountering Zoroastrianism: The Way of the One Wise Lord

Encountering Judaism: The Way of Gods People

Encountering Christianity: The Way of Jesus Christ

Encountering New Religious Movements: Modern Ways to Alternative Meanings

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