Constitution of Madina

10 Grade 5 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Constitution of Madina, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Under the Constitution of Madina, who was recognised as the leader and final judge in disputes among the communities?

   A. The Jewish chiefs

   B. The Roman governor

   C. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

   D. Abu Sufyan

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The Constitution of Madina guaranteed the non-Muslim communities the freedom to:

   A. refuse to pay any dues

   B. rule over the Muslims

   C. attack neighbouring tribes

   D. practise their own religion

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3. Question 3

   5 marks

   The Constitution of Madina was an important agreement.

   (a) State two aims of the Constitution of Madina.

   (b) State one group, other than the Muslims, that was included in the agreement.

   (5 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) Any two aims (2 marks each): to establish peace and unity among the people of Madina; to give everyone the right to practise their own religion; to defend the city jointly against enemies; to settle disputes fairly with the Prophet as judge; to define the rights and duties of each community. (b) One group (1 mark): the Jews / the non-Muslim Arab tribes of Madina.

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   According to the Constitution of Madina, if the city was attacked by an enemy, the different communities were expected to:

   A. flee the city

   B. surrender immediately

   C. defend Madina together

   D. fight one another

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   The Prophet (SAW) united the Muhajirin and the Ansar in Madina.

   (a) Explain who the Muhajirin were.

   (b) Explain who the Ansar were.

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   The Constitution of Madina was drawn up by the Prophet (SAW) after he migrated (Hijra) from Makkah to:

   A. Jerusalem

   B. Taif

   C. Abyssinia

   D. Madina

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   One important right that every community in Madina was given under the constitution was the right to:

   A. take other people's land

   B. avoid all responsibilities

   C. rule without the Prophet

   D. security and protection of life and property

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   The Constitution of Madina is regarded by many scholars as one of the earliest written examples of a:

   A. written agreement organising a multi-religious society

   B. holy book of revelation

   C. letter to a foreign king

   D. tax collection record

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   A key aim of the Constitution of Madina was to bring peace and unity among the different groups living in Madina, including Muslims and:

   A. only the Ansar

   B. the people of Makkah

   C. only Arab traders

   D. Jews and other tribes

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10. Question 10

    6 marks

    Explain three lessons that Kenyans today can learn from the Constitution of Madina about living together peacefully.

    (6 marks)

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    Any three (2 marks each): people of different religions and tribes can live together in peace; everyone should have freedom of worship and be respected; citizens should cooperate to defend and protect their country; disputes should be settled fairly through agreed rules/justice; unity and tolerance strengthen a community; leaders should be just to all groups regardless of religion or tribe.

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