To write an essay about Islam (Part 2)
In this lesson, we will finish making our notes and look at some key tips for writing a great essay.
To write an essay about Islam (Part 2)
In this lesson, we will finish making our notes and look at some key tips for writing a great essay.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pupils will review and bring together their knowledge to write a synoptic essay aimed at answering the question of: : What makes Islam unique?
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5 Questions
Q1.
Approximately, how many Muslims are there in the world?
1.8 million
18 million
180 million
Q2.
Within Islam, it is agreed that Muhammad is the final prophet. True or false?
False
Q3.
After his death, Muhammad's followers split into two groups. What are they called? Tick two.
Christians
Hindus
Jews
Q4.
Which two men believed that they should have been Muhammad's successor?
Abu Bakr and Adam
Abu Bakr and Jesus
Ali and Abraham
Q5.
When did Abu Bakr die?
634 BCE
635 AD
643 BCE
8 Questions
Q1.
Praying five times a day is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Which Pillar is it?
Hajj
Sawm
Shahadah
Zakat
Q2.
Hajj is the fifth and final pillar of Islam. For Muslims, it means making a pilgrimage to which city?
Jerusalem
Medina
Rome
Q3.
Zakat, the third pillar of Islam, involves donating a certain amount of income to charity. What percentage of their annual income are muslims encouraged to donate?
12.5%
2%
25%
5%
Q4.
The Qur'an, the book of Islam, is considered to be the literal word of God. True or false?
False
Q5.
How many surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur'an?
115
14
144
41
Q6.
What is the name given to a Muslim who has memorised the entire Qur'an?
Hajj
Imam
Shia
Sunni
Q7.
Which of these are Muslim festivals? Tick 3.
Easter
Hanukkah
Holi
Q8.
When did Muhammad die?
362 CE
623 BCE
623 CE
632 BCE