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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Death of the Prophet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Muhammad live with his uncle?
(a) He wanted to attend good schools where his uncle lived.
(b) His uncle was the only religious man in the family.
(c) He was orphaned at an early age and his grandfather died when he was eight.
(d) His parents could not care for him.

2. Is Jihad one of the five pillars of Islam?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, it is the third pillar.
(c) Yes, it is the second pillar.
(d) Yes, it is the first pillar.

3. What happened when Salman Rushdie published The Satanic Verses?
(a) The Muslim world ignored him.
(b) It caused an uproar in the Muslim world.
(c) Muslims reacted positively.
(d) The Muslims imprisoned him.

4. Societies eventually evolved to a point where they no longer need __________, which was the case with seventh century Arabia.
(a) Muhammad.
(b) Monotheism.
(c) Polytheism.
(d) God.

5. What did many scholars like Martin Luther feel that Christianity would be overcome by?
(a) The Catholic Church.
(b) Islam.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Judaism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the message of Sura 93?

2. The six pilgrims returned in 622. They met with Muhammad and others in what is known as __________ to discuss the conversion of the tribe.

3. By what does Muhammad believe that he is comforted, as he believes after every encounter?

4. Many refer to Muhammad as ________ or unlettered prophet.

5. The Arabs had a spiritual life under the muruwah and holy places like the shrines at Mecca and other places. The most important shrine was ________ at Mecca which played an important part in the life of Muhammad and other people.

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