Islamic Symbolism and History Quiz
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Islamic Symbolism and History Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the star and crescent symbol according to the passage?

  • It has direct connections to the lunar calendar that orders the religious life of Muslims (correct)
  • It was adopted by movements advocating Arab nationalism around the 1970s
  • It is the acknowledged representation of the Islamic faith
  • It can be seen in the national flags of states that emerged after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire

    • Which of the following religious influences is NOT mentioned in the passage as having impacted the beliefs of the Arabian desert people prior to the formal establishment of Islam?

  • Byzantine Christianity
  • Hinduism (correct)
  • Zoroastrianism
  • Judaism

    • What is the significance of the town of Mecca mentioned in the passage?

  • It was the birthplace of the prophet Muhammad
  • It was the location of the Kaaba, which the Quraysh tribe controlled
  • It was a major center of the camel trade in the Arabian Peninsula
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is the significance of Muhammad's parentage as described in the passage?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central claim or argument made in the passage?

    <p>The beliefs of the Arabian desert people were influenced by various religions before the formal establishment of Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term 'Islam' derived from?

    <p>An Arabic word meaning 'peace'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic creed of Islam known as?

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

    What is the Hadith?

    <p>The collection of the deeds and sayings of Muhammad and his followers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Quran literally mean?

    <p>'Recitation' or 'reading'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times a day must Muslims offer prayers according to the text?

    <p>Five times a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

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