1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) What were the governors under Umar ibn Al-Khattab instructed by him to do?

1. They were instructed to live lavish lives thus enjoying their wealth and success.
2. They were instructed to make themselves accessible to the people at all times.
3. They were instructed to be harsh and severe with the people.
4. They were instructed to maintain their power in any way possible.

5) What was the name of the assassin who killed Umar ibn Al-Khattab?

1. Abu Lulu.
2. Abu Lahab.
3. Abu Jandal.
4. Kaab ibn Al-Ashraf.

6) Umar established the institution known as the Diwan. Which of the following benefitted from the public treasury?

1. All members of the Ummah.
2. Only the weak and oppressed.
3. Only the widows and orphans.
4. All members of the non-Muslim communities.