The World, Change and the Fight against the Climate Crisis
What does it mean when scientists say carbon dioxide is a very long-lived gas?
It means carbon dioxide builds up in the atmosphere with ongoing human emissions and remains in the atmosphere for centuries.
What was Maryam AS instructed to do with the palm tree she made her way to?
She was instructed to shake the palm tree toward her and that it would drop fresh, ripe dates upon her.
What did Louis Butcher say the church missionaries on the reservation, did to his people?
He said they converted his people to their churches.
What was the lesson the Prophet Muhammad SAW taught the Sahaba's about suffering?
He taught them that suffering can actually be a blessing with many benefits and he tests those he loves that most.
What was a key Garvey credo that Earl and Louise Little worked to instill in their children?
A key Garvey credo that Earl and Louise Little worked to instill in their children was: “Liberate the minds of men and ultimately you will liberate the bodies of men.”
Russia is condemned by world leaders following an air strike in Mariupol that destroyed what institution?
A hospital including a maternity and children's ward.
What is the benefit of universal access to early warning systems?
Universal access to early warning systems can deliver benefits up to 10 times the initial cost.
What was the focus of the newspaper Zuhra Akchurina helped establish?
Its focus was on Muslim women's voices and issues, and promoting Muslim girls’ education.
Name 2 First Nation groups who whose traditional territories are in Saskatchewan.
Any 2 are acceptable:
- The Cree
- The Saulteaux
- The Dene
- The Dakota
In the DoubleTake episode, what are 3 ways that Dr. Farah Islam said you can engage and nurture your mental health to better connect with Allah?
Any 3 are acceptable:
- Enagage in holistic religioisity
- Listen to and recite Quran
- Engage in deep and mindful prayer
- Engaging in helping others
- Living an active lifestyle
- Doing Dhikr
- Muraqaba and Tafaqqur - Deeply reflecting
Why did the Newark activist Zayid Muhammad say to leave Mustafa Shabazz alone when he was asked what they should do about him?
He said "He's probably being protected by the state. If he did what they did and he's been out here free, they're protecting him."
What did China do in response to a controversial visit by Nancy Pelosi?
China conducted its largest ever military exercise around Taiwan.
What is the projected global average sea level?
Climate models project the global average sea level to be 0.3–1.2 m (1.0–4.0 ft) higher
What did El-Qutlugh Khatun do to provide food for pilgrims on the way to Hajj?
She led traditional Mongol ring hunts on the way to provide food for the pilgrims.
Like many immigrant families, Sharmeen's family straddled western expectations with their desire to maintain their culture and religion. What did they do to assimilate?
Some of them started using Western names.
Why did al-Balkhi argue that psychological illnesses are just as, if not more, serious than physical illnesses?
He said it was because people are affected by their consequences far more frequently throughout their lives and because virtually everyone will face these symptoms at some point.
There was slander against Malcolm X, where it was stated that he lusted for 3 things. What were those three things?
It was said that he lusted for power, television and the press.
Name 3 countries that the large eruption of Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai, a submarine volcano in Tonga, triggers tsunami warnings in.
(Any 3 are acceptable)
Australia, Canada, Chile, Fiji, Japan, New Zealand, Samoa and the United States.
What is the role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide and other substances are referred to as climate forcers because they force or push the climate towards being warmer or cooler. They do this by affecting the flow of energy coming into and leaving the earth’s climate system.
Name 3 countries mentioned by Historian Hassam Munir, that eat variations of Buran's culinary art experiment.
Any 3 are acceptable:
- Morocco
- Spain
- Turkey
- Syria
- Afganistan
- Greece
- Bosnia
- Croatia
What approximate percentage does the Louis Butcher Jr. say is the make up of Native American Muslims?
He said Native Americans make up 1% or less of Muslims.
What sequential stage-theory of cognition did Ibn al-Qayyim propose based on terms used in the Qur’an?
The following stages: involuntary thoughts, emotional motivations to act, firm decisions to act, taking action, and finally, consistent actions forming habits
Why did Malcolm X reach the conclusion that he wouldn't be an active member of the Nation of Islam anymore?
The 90 day suspension that he was under was not to be lifted and would remain indefinite.
Russia and China released a joint statement. What did the joint statement say?
They expressed "serious concerns" about the AUKUS security pact, and pledged to cooperate with each other on a range of issues
Name 2 actions that can be taken to moderate the destructive consequences of global climate change.
(Any 2 are acceptable)
Destructive consequences of global climate change can be moderated by:
- Taking prompt actions to use energy more efficiently
- Transition to energy sources and products and services that do not release greenhouse gases
- Implement existing and novel technologies and practices to remove and store CO2 from the atmosphere
What did a commentator say about Rabi‘a al-Adawiyyah of Basra in comparison to Rumi?
"if Rumi is the ocean, Rabi’a is the well” – her poetry is not as vast, but deep and nourishing."
What did the Sharmeen's family think was the key to creating a life in Canada?
Stable employment and safe communities
What were the two paths scholars generally took to understand the self (nafs), soul (rūḥ), mind (ʿaql) and the psyche more broadly?
Some would translate the works of the Greek, Persian, and Indian civilizations into Arabic. The other approach taken by some scholars was to ground themselves in the study of he Qur’an and Sunnah for inspiration about the inner workings of the psyche.
What did Malcolm X say to defend the fact that he did not firebomb his own house?
He said "He stood in his underwear and bare feed with a gun in his hand for 45 minutes, waiting for the police. If he wanted to put on a show, he would've found a better way."
These five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council issues a rare joint statement affirming that "a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." What countries were they?
China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.