Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams) MCQs
Topic Notes: Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams)
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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With which patriarch did God make a covenant, promising him descendants as numerous as the stars?
Answer:
Abraham
Abraham is the central figure of the covenant in Genesis. God called him from Ur of the Chaldeans to the land of Canaan, promising to make him a 'great nation' and that through his offspring, all the families of the earth would be blessed.
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Who was instructed by God to build an ark to survive a great flood?
Answer:
Noah
In Genesis, Noah is portrayed as a righteous man in a corrupt generation. God commanded him to build an ark to save his family and a remnant of all the world's animals from a global flood intended to cleanse the earth of wickedness.
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According to the Torah, who was the first person created by God?
Answer:
Adam
Adam is described in the second chapter of Genesis as the first human being, formed from the dust of the ground. He was placed in the Garden of Eden and is considered the progenitor of all mankind according to the Abrahamic tradition.
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Which book of the Torah describes the creation of the world and the origins of humanity?
Answer:
Genesis
Genesis, known as 'Bereshit' in Hebrew, is the first book of the Torah. It accounts for the creation of the universe, the story of Adam and Eve, the Great Flood, and the early history of the Patriarchs including Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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What does the word 'Torah' literally mean in Hebrew?
Answer:
Law or Instruction
The term 'Torah' is derived from the Hebrew root meaning 'to guide' or 'to teach.' While often translated as 'Law' in English, it more accurately refers to the divine instructions and teachings given to the Israelites to guide their religious and moral life.