Crash Course Islam in the Middle Ages

*COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS*

1. How old was Muhammad when he was visited by the archangel Gabriel?

2. What is the main religious text of Islam?

3. How is Jesus portrayed differently in Islam than in Christianity?

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic pillars of Islam?
Prayer is required five times every day
A pilgrimage to the birthplace of Muhammad
Money should be given to the needy
There is only one god and Muhammad is his prophet
Respect should be given to one's mother and father
No food or drink while the sun is up during Ramadan

5. The religious message of Muhammad was not unique in expressing monotheism, so why did his tribe exile him and his followers?

6. What event marks the first year in the Islamic calendar?

7. How was the first successor of Muhammad related to him?

8. What are the two major sects of Islam?

9. What is the major point of disagreement between the two major sects of Islam?

10. What were two reasons why many of those conquered by the Arab Empire became Muslim, even though they were not forced to change their religion?

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