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The Pillars
Knowledge & Religion
Daily Life
100
Torah
The name of the Jewish bible is called the ________.
100
Almsgiving
What is the giving of money,food,or other things of value to the needy?
100
Giving to the needy/Zakat
Charity pertaining to the Five Pillars of Islam would include which of the following?
100
guidance from Muhammad
Which of these would most likely be found in the Sunnah?
100
have holy writings given by God.
Islam teaches that Jews and Christians are “People of the Book” because they...
200
Calligraphy
What is the art of beautiful handwriting called?
200
Astronomy
What is a science of the stars, planets, and other object in the universe?
200
It is required only once in a lifetime.
The fifth Pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage. How is it different from the other pillars?
200
for washing before prayer
Why do mosques all over the world have fresh, flowing water?
200
Who is the messenger of God?
To which question would Muslims answer “Muhammad”?
300
immortal
What do you call a person who has the ability to live forever?
300
conservatory
What is an advanced school of music known as?
300
discipline.
For Muslims, praying five times a day is an act that emphasizes
300
outstanding university.
Cairo, in Egypt, became known for its
300
They do not eat during the day.
How is daily life different for Muslims during Ramadan?
400
Algebra
What is a branch of mathematics that solves problems involving unknown numbers?
400
The Imam
Who is the person who leads the sermon (khutbah) in Islam?
400
monotheism.
When Muslims say, “There is no god but God,” they are affirming their belief in
400
because of how they are written
Why are 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 called Arabic numerals?
400
to overcome challenges
What is the traditional goal of jihad?
500
Ramadan
What happens during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar?
500
Zero*
I am important in mathematics. I came to Muslim lands from India. My name comes from an Arabic word. What am I? **Double Jeopardy**
500
sharing their wealth.
The third Pillar of Islam is zakat, which means “purification.” Muslims observe this pillar by
500
They preserved and translated Greek texts.
How did Muslims contribute to European knowledge of Plato and Aristotle?
500
giving a sermon
Which religious activity makes most use of the minbar?
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