Islamic History Quiz
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Which event marked the beginning of the Islamic calendar?

  • Encounter with the angel Gabriel
  • Birth of Muhammad
  • Night of Power and Excellence
  • Hijra (Migration) (correct)
  • What significant vision did Muhammad experience in 621?

  • First Revelation
  • Battle of Badr
  • Medina Covenant
  • Night Journey (correct)
  • What is a major source of tension between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims?

  • View on the Night Journey
  • Historical lineage of leadership (correct)
  • Religious texts interpretation
  • Practice of daily prayers
  • Which of the following practices is prohibited in Islam with regard to religious figures?

    <p>Depictions of the prophet Muhammad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a shared belief among Islam, Judaism, and Christianity?

    <p>Belief in one God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event marked the beginning of the Muslim calendar in 622?

    <p>The Hijra (migration to Medina)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a key difference between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims?

    <p>Shi'ite Muslims view the Prophet Muhammad's family as divinely appointed leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Five Pillars of Islam?

    <p>The fundamental acts of worship and practice for Muslims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Quran in Islam?

    <p>It is considered the literal word of God as revealed to Muhammad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase describes an important cultural practice among Muslims?

    <p>Participation in daily prayers facing Mecca</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Muhammad receive his first revelation?

    <p>610</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event is associated with the year 622 CE?

    <p>Journey to Medina (Hijra)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following events occurred in 630 CE?

    <p>Mecca surrendered to Muhammad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Muslim belief, what was revealed to Jesus?

    <p>The Gospels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the diagram legend featuring a circle with a cross symbolize?

    <p>Concepts of ancestors in faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Shi'ites primarily rely on for religious guidance?

    <p>The teacher or successor of Muhammad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the primary source of religious guidance for Sunnis?

    <p>Religious Text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main issues that led to the schism between Sunnis and Shi'ites?

    <p>The succession of leadership after Muhammad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Sunnis view the interpretation of Islam compared to Shi'ites?

    <p>Sunnis look to religious texts while Shi'ites turn to successors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is common in both the Sunni and Shia branches regarding their interpretation of Islam?

    <p>Both have distinct sources for religious law and guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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