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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Satanic Verses.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Did Muhammad claim any divinity?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Only early in his preaching.
(d) Not at first.

2. When was the Quran compiled?
(a) In 650.
(b) In 750.
(c) In 850.
(d) In 550.

3. What did the age of the Renaissance result in?
(a) More objectivity as thinkers tried to develop an understanding of the Muslim world.
(b) Less objectivity as thinkers were persecuted for defending the Muslims.
(c) Less negotiations, because the Christians decided to go to war instead.
(d) More fighting.

4. With what was conversion to monotheism associated?
(a) A powerful God.
(b) Loss of political autonomy and subjugation to imperialistic control.
(c) Rules and laws.
(d) Unity.

5. Was Arabia considered to be important to the world powers at this time?
(a) Yes, very important.
(b) No, not important.
(c) Yes, somewhat important.
(d) Yes, fairly important.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1988, Salman Rushdie published his novel called The Satanic Verses. What did Muslims believe?

2. What did Muhammad claim was a miracle?

3. Christians have been reluctant to acknowledge that Muslims worship the same God as they and the Jews do. What do many of them view Islam as?

4. A belief in one God would bring what to the life of the believer?

5. Why were the clans against Muhammad's uncle?

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