Question 1

What is the definition of the following term:
-jihad:

Accepted Answer

(ji-had'; Arabic, "striving")

Question 2

Which of the following is the best explanation of Sufism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sufism can be understood as Islamic mysticism. 
B)  Sufism is the Night Journey undertaken by Muhammad. 
C)  Sufism emerged during crisis of succession after the death of Muhammad. 
D)  Sufism refers to the legal tradition of Islam. 
A)  Sufism can be understood as Islamic mysticism. 
B)  Sufism is the Night Journey undertaken by Muhammad. 
C)  Sufism emerged during crisis of succession after the death of Muhammad. 
D)  Sufism refers to the legal tradition of Islam.

Question 3

The emigration of the early Muslim community from Mecca to Medina is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  hijra 
B)  hajj 
C)  sura 
D)  miraj 
A)  hijra 
B)  hajj 
C)  sura 
D)  miraj

Question 4

Shari'a refers to _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shari'a refers to _______....

Question 5

_______ was the first wife of Muhammad.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ was the first wife of Muhammad....

Question 6

Islam is second only to _______ in terms of numbers of adherents worldwide today.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Islam is second only to _______ in...

Question 7

What is shari'a? Where does shari'a come from?

Accepted Answer

Shari'a, also spelled Sharia, is the Isl

Question 8

What is the definition of the following term:
-'Ashura:

Accepted Answer

(ah-shooh-ra') The tenth day o

Question 9

What is the definition of the following term:
-Allah:

Accepted Answer

(ahl'-lah; Arabic, "

Question 10

Many political scientists think the destabilizing war in Iraq in the 2000s exacerbated Sunni and Shi'a tensions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The basic religious duties incumbent upon Muslims are known as the _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The basic religious duties incumbent upon Muslims...

Question 12

According to many interpretations of Islamic law, Muslim men are allowed to marry up to _______ wives.

Accepted Answer

A)  twenty 
B)  four 
C)  fourteen 
D)  zero 
A)  twenty 
B)  four 
C)  fourteen 
D)  zero

Question 13

It is the goal of Sufis to become prophets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Abbasid period was known for

Accepted Answer

A)  the cultural stagnation of the Muslim community. 
B)  a flowering of Islamic arts and sciences. 
C)  the time when most Muslims resisted European colonialism. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  the cultural stagnation of the Muslim community. 
B)  a flowering of Islamic arts and sciences. 
C)  the time when most Muslims resisted European colonialism. 
D)  None of the above

Question 15

The _______ branch of Islam believes that the imam is the leader of the Muslim community.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______ branch of Islam believes that...

Question 16

What is the definition of the following term:
-Medina:

Accepted Answer

The city to which Mu

Question 17

Which of the following was not a Muslim empire?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Abyssinian 
B)  The Mughals 
C)  The Ottomans 
D)  The Safavids 
A)  The Abyssinian 
B)  The Mughals 
C)  The Ottomans 
D)  The Safavids

Question 18

In Islam, marriage is understood as a _______ relationship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Islam, marriage is understood as a...

Question 19

The word jihad means

Accepted Answer

A)  pilgrimage. 
B)  to strive or struggle. 
C)  fasting. 
D)  prophecy. 
A)  pilgrimage. 
B)  to strive or struggle. 
C)  fasting. 
D)  prophecy.

Question 20

In early Muslim history, Muslim women received new rights in marriage and inheritance that they had not previously enjoyed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the definition of the following term: -jihad:

Which of the following is the best explanation of Sufism?

The emigration of the early Muslim community from Mecca to Medina is known as the

Shari'a refers to _______.

_______ was the first wife of Muhammad.

Islam is second only to _______ in terms of numbers of adherents worldwide today.

What is shari'a? Where does shari'a come from?

What is the definition of the following term: -'Ashura:

What is the definition of the following term: -Allah:

Many political scientists think the destabilizing war in Iraq in the 2000s exacerbated Sunni and Shi'a tensions.

The basic religious duties incumbent upon Muslims are known as the _______.

According to many interpretations of Islamic law, Muslim men are allowed to marry up to _______ wives.

It is the goal of Sufis to become prophets.

The Abbasid period was known for

The _______ branch of Islam believes that the imam is the leader of the Muslim community.

What is the definition of the following term: -Medina:

Which of the following was not a Muslim empire?

In Islam, marriage is understood as a _______ relationship.

The word jihad means

In early Muslim history, Muslim women received new rights in marriage and inheritance that they had not previously enjoyed.

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Exam 13: Islam

What is the definition of the following term: -jihad:

Which of the following is the best explanation of Sufism?

The emigration of the early Muslim community from Mecca to Medina is known as the

Shari'a refers to _______.

_______ was the first wife of Muhammad.

Islam is second only to _______ in terms of numbers of adherents worldwide today.

What is shari'a? Where does shari'a come from?

What is the definition of the following term: -'Ashura:

What is the definition of the following term: -Allah:

Many political scientists think the destabilizing war in Iraq in the 2000s exacerbated Sunni and Shi'a tensions.

The basic religious duties incumbent upon Muslims are known as the _______.

According to many interpretations of Islamic law, Muslim men are allowed to marry up to _______ wives.

It is the goal of Sufis to become prophets.

The Abbasid period was known for

The _______ branch of Islam believes that the imam is the leader of the Muslim community.

What is the definition of the following term: -Medina:

Which of the following was not a Muslim empire?

In Islam, marriage is understood as a _______ relationship.

The word jihad means

In early Muslim history, Muslim women received new rights in marriage and inheritance that they had not previously enjoyed.

An Invitation to the Study of World Religions

Indigenous Religions of North America

Indigenous Religions of Africa

Hinduism

Buddhism

Jainism

Sikhism

Chinese Religions: Confucianism and Daoism

Shinto

Zoroastrianism

Judaism

Christianity

New Religions

Filters