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Origins and Teachings of Islam Answers

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Who was Khadijah?

A
Muhammad’s wife
B
Muhammad’s daughter
C
a business rival of Muhammad’s
D
an angel who spoke to Muhammad
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According to Islamic tradition, what inspired Muhammad to change the direction of Muslim daily prayer to face Mecca?

A
Islam stopped recognizing Jerusalem as a holy site.
B
Muhammad had finished converting the people of Mecca to Islam.
C
Muhammad had received a message from Allah through Gabriel.
D
Muslims had completed the Hijrah and felt disconnected from the Kaaba.
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Which term refers to a follower of Islam?

A
Allah
B
Arab
C
Mecca
D
Muslim
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According to Islamic tradition, how did Muhammad receive messages from Allah?

A
by talking to his wife
B
by reading the Qur’an
C
through visions of an angel
D
through visits from other prophets
5

What is a true statement about Islam?

A
Muslims worship Allah.
B
Muslims worship the Qur’an.
C
Muslims worship many gods.
D
Muslims worship Muhammad.
6

What two texts are the main sources of religious guidance in Islam?

A
Qur’an and Hajj
B
Hadith and Sharia
C
Sunna and Qur’an
D
Hajj and Sunna
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How did the religion of Islam change after the Hijrah?

A
Its followers began to be mistreated for their beliefs.
B
Muhammad stopped receiving messages from the angel Gabriel.
C
It grew as new people from diverse backgrounds joined the faith.
D
Muhammad’s followers were primarily his family and close friends.
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Why did Muslims return to Mecca in 630 CE?

A
Muslims had gained reputations as trustworthy businesspeople and traders.
B
Muhammad had died, so he was no longer considered a threat to the rulers.
C
Muhammad had invited other Arab tribes to follow Islam and had united the people.
D
Muslims had won battles against forces from Mecca, and a truce had been signed.
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What do Muslims believe about the afterlife?

A
The soul continues to exist.
B
Souls are judged upon death.
C
All believers will experience paradise.
D
All souls will be judged by Muhammad.
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What caused Islam to spread throughout Arabia?

A
Wealthy Meccan leaders lent support to the new faith.
B
People in Arabia joined Islam while Muhammad was on the Hijrah.
C
People in Arabia were inspired to join Islam after reading the Qur’an.
D
Followers of Islam promoted their message while traveling to other cities.

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