1) Who chose Umar ibn Al-Khattab to be the second Caliph of Islam?

1. Abu Bakr.
2. Ali ibn Abi Talib.
3. Bilal ibn Rabah.
4. Uthman ibn Affan.

2) Umar ibn Al-Khattab took on the leadership of the Ummah in 634 CE on the death of:

1. Abu Bakr.
2. Ali ibn Abi Talib.
3. Uthman ibn Affan.
4. Muawiyah.

3) How did Umar ibn Al-Khattab set himself as an example for others?

1. He wore clothing in a manner in which he was indistinguishable from the ordinary man.
2. He maintained a demeanor in a manner in which he was indistinguishable from the ordinary man.
3. He spent many a watchful night seeking anyone who needed help or assistance.
4. All of the above.

4) Which of the following is true with regards to Umar ibn Al-Khattab's policy of making decisions?

1. He established a Shura council where he sought and took advice on matters of the state.
2. He made all decisions' on his own trusting only himself.
3. He established a judiciary to make all decisions on his behalf regardless of his consent.
4. All of the above.

5) One of the great achievements at the time of the Caliphate of Umar was:

1. the construction of a modern railway system.
2. the establishment of the Islamic calendar.
3. the compilation and printing of the Holy Quran.
4. the construction of the first mosque in Medina.

6) What was the cause of the death of Umar ibn Al-Khattab?

1. He was poisoned by an arch enemy of Islam.
2. He died whilst fighting during a battle.
3. He was assassinated by a sword.
4. He succumbed to prolonged illness and disease.