Islamic World
What significant even in Islamic History is believed to have taken place at the site where Al Aqsa Mosque now stands?
The Isra and Miiraj
What is the unit the measures electric current?
Ampere
What is the term used to describe animals that are active during the Night?
Nocturnal
Which country boasts the most Muslims per capita?
Indonesia
Which Surah does Allah bring back birds from the dead in order to show Ibrahim AS how He Allah SWT controls life and death?
BONUS 500 How many verses does this Surah Have?
Al Baqara
286
Which modern country was known as Persia until 1935, and has a rich history of Islamic art and culture?
Bonus 400 What year did the Islamic Republic come into place?
Iran
The Iranian Revolution (1979)
Who is known for the law of universal gravitation?
(Hint: He believed in Prophet Muhammad SAW)
Isaac Newton
Blue Whale
What was the name of the period of geopolitical tension between the soviet union and the united states after world war 2, characterized by threats, propoganda, and other measures other than true warfare?
BONUS 1000 What year did this end due to the Soviet Union officially dissolving?
The Cold War
1991
Which Surah contains the Melodic, Majestic, Well Known Verses:
Indeed, the Muslim men and women, the Believing Men and Women, The Obedient Men and women, the Truthful Men and Women, the Charitable Men and Women, The Fasting Men and Women, The Chaste Men and Women, And those who remember Allah, Med and Women, Allah has Prepared forgiveness and great reward
BONUS 1000 Which Ayah Number is it?
Al Ahzab
Aya 35
What agreement, signed in 1993, was a significant step (or misstep) towards self governance for Palestinians and included mutual recognition between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization PLO?
The Oslo Accords
What device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy?
Generator
Which animal is known to have the thickest fur of any mammal, with up to one million hairs per square inch?
Sea Otter
Which Palestinian City is known as the birthplace of Isa according to Christian tradition, but also holds significance in Islam for its meat?
Bethleham (Bayt Lahm)
Which Surah Contains the famous Verse:
Allah is the Light of the Heavens and the Earth. The example of His Light is like a niche with a lamp, the lamp in the glass, and the glass as a pearly white star lit from the oil of a blessed olive tree...Light upon Light.
BONUS 600 Which Chapter Chronologically is this?
BONUS 1000 Which Ayah Number?
An Nur
24
35
The Islamic Era of Palestine refers to a a historical time period of Islamic rule in Falestine that began in the 7th century. Which famous Muslim general and Sahaba was responsible for this?
BONUS 800: What Caliphite was he part of?
Khalid Ibn Al Walid
Rashidun
There is a secret mineral that functions as the core to creating all semiconductor technology, what is this called?
(Hint: The major mining plant is located in Price Sprune, NC-SIBELCO)
Quartz Mineral
Bengal Cats are a domestic breed that comes from crossing domestic cats with which other breed of cat?
BONUS 800 Which Continent is this cat native to?
The Asian Leopard Cat
Asia
In what year did the United Nations General Assembly pass a Resolution first recommending the partition of Palestine into Arab and Jewish states?
BONUS 800: What Resolution Number was this?
1947
Resolution 181
What are the Four Major Sunni Islamic Legal Schools
BONUS 400 Majority of Muslims are?
BONUS 800 Which is focused on Concensus (IJMA) and Analogical Reasoning (QIYAS)?
BONUS 800 Which is very strict prioritizing textual evidence over consensus (IJTIHAD)?
BONUS 1000 Which one is known for flexibility in incorporating local customs and practices into ruling, such as allowing consumption of shrimp and lobster?
HANIFI, MALIKI, SHAFII, HANBALI
HANIFI
SHAFII
HANBALI
MALIKI
The Ottoman Empire was finally able to besiege and capture Constantinople, effectively ending the Byzantine Empire, under which leader?
BONUS 500: What is this area now known as?
BONUS 1000: What year did this take place?
Sultan Mehmed/Mehmet II
Istanbul
1453
Which technology, used in both medical imaging and astronomy, is based on the physics principle of nuclear resonance?
Magnetics Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Which critically endanged primate is known for its distinctive blue and red face and is found only in the rainforests of central Africa?
The Mandrill
There was secret agreement between France and Britain, with assent from Russia and Italy, to divide the Ottomans Empires Arab Provinces in order to influence the Middle East. What is the name of this agreement?
BONUS 1000: What year was this agreement made?
Sykes-Picot Agreement
1916
Which Surah has the supplication of Prophet Yunus AS?
BONUS 500 Which Chapter of the Quran is this?
BONUS 1000 Which Aya number?
Al Anbiya
Chapter 21
Verse 87