Question

which of the following is not true of islam in the arabian peninsula?
sharia law is separate from the islamic teachings
it is the birthplace of the religion
thousands of people make a pilgrimage a year to mecca
there are 2 distinct sects, sunni and shia

Explanation:

To determine the false statement, we analyze each option:

• "It is the birthplace of the religion": Islam originated in the Arabian Peninsula (Mecca/Medina), so this is true.
• "Thousands of people make a pilgrimage a year to Mecca": Millions (not just thousands) perform Hajj to Mecca annually, but the core idea of pilgrimage to Mecca is true (though the "thousands" understates, the concept of pilgrimage is accurate). However, the key falsehood is the first option.
• "There are 2 distinct sects, Sunni and Shi'a": Islam has two major sects (Sunni and Shi'a), so this is true.
• "Shari'a Law is separate from the Islamic teachings": Shari'a Law is derived from Islamic teachings (Quran, Hadith), so it is not separate. This statement is false.

Answer:

A. Shari'a Law is separate from the Islamic teachings