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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Trinity: The Christian God.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the early years of his mission, Muhammad gathered many converts, especially from among ____________.
(a) The older generation.
(b) The non-Muslim generation.
(c) The younger generation.
(d) Female groups.

2. The emergence of the cult of Jesus from the established church of Judaism was accompanied by passionate dispute, and many disciples of Jesus ____________.
(a) Remained within the conventional Jewish faith.
(b) Lost faith in religion.
(c) Left the Jewish faith.
(d) Started their own religion.

3. Once "God" is presumed to exist as a separate external entity, humans can _____________.
(a) Forget about God.
(b) Externalize and worship their own prejudices and desires.
(c) Learn to be more loving and understanding.
(d) Be like God.

4. The early followers of Jesus prayed _____________.
(a) They did not pray.
(b) In their homes.
(c) In the temple alongside other Jews.
(d) In their own temples.

5. In 312 CE, the emperor Constantine _____________.
(a) Threatened to have the Christians exiled.
(b) Attended his first mass.
(c) Tortured Christians.
(d) Converted to Christianity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city did this tribe rule?

2. Other religious traditions such as the Buddhist tradition insist that the Absolute is ______________.

3. Possibly under the influence of the collapsing Roman Empire and the consequent beginning of an epoch of chaos, what ideas did Augustine develop?

4. What vision did Muhammad experience?

5. In this chapter Karen Armstrong deals with the dramatic rise of a charismatic faith healer in North Palestine. Who is this man?

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