Year 4

To write an essay about Islam (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will first begin by learning about the split amongst Muhammad's followers after his death. Then, we will begin to make some notes for our essay.

Year 4

To write an essay about Islam (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will first begin by learning about the split amongst Muhammad's followers after his death. Then, we will begin to make some notes for our essay.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Pupils will review and bring together their knowledge to plan a synoptic essay aimed at answering the question of: What makes Islam unique?

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6 Questions

Q1.
The Muslim place of worship is a...
Cathedral
Church
Gurdwara
Correct answer: Mosque
Q2.
During Ramadan, Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. True or false?
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
During Ramadan, Muslims eat a meal just before dawn known as...
Iftar
Salat
Correct answer: Suhoor
Surah
Q4.
What is the name of the festival which marks the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Adha
Correct answer: Eid al-Fitr
Iftar
Suhoor
Q5.
Eid al-Adha is known as the festival of...
Joy
Resurrection
Correct answer: Sacrifice
Sorrow
Q6.
Eid al-Adha is celebrated by Muslims as a way to commemorate which event?
Correct answer: Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his own son Isma'il
Muhammad's birth
Muhammad's Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem
The Angel Gabriel's first revelation to Muhammad

5 Questions

Q1.
Approximately, how many Muslims are there in the world?
Correct answer: 1.8 billion
1.8 million
18 million
180 million
Q2.
Within Islam, it is agreed that Muhammad is the final prophet. True or false?
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
After his death, Muhammad's followers split into two groups. What are they called? Tick two.
Christians
Hindus
Jews
Correct answer: Shia
Correct answer: Sunnis
Q4.
Which two men believed that they should have been Muhammad's successor?
Abu Bakr and Adam
Abu Bakr and Jesus
Ali and Abraham
Correct answer: Ali and Abu Bakr
Q5.
When did Abu Bakr die?
Correct answer: 634 AD
634 BCE
635 AD
643 BCE