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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The God of the Mystics.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Faylasufs developed an advanced notion of God different from ____________.
(a) That of the traditional Koran.
(b) That of the non-traditional Koran.
(c) That of the Christians.
(d) That of the Jews.

2. What was considered blasphemous by Jews and later by Muslims?
(a) The Trinity.
(b) The Ark of the Covenant.
(c) God the Father.
(d) Manifest Destiny.

3. What happened almost immediately to the newly established Christian Church in the Roman Empire?
(a) It unified.
(b) It ended.
(c) It spread.
(d) It was split by a fierce controversy.

4. In the seventh century CE, Muhammad's tribe was emerging from the obscurity of nomadic life in the desert to ________________.
(a) A life of constant immigration.
(b) A life of successful international trading.
(c) Mercantile livelihoods.
(d) A hunter-gatherer lifestyle.

5. Was tolerance of other religions was evident in Christian Spain?
(a) Somewhat.
(b) No.
(c) Frequently.
(d) Yes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tribe was Muhammad a member of?

2. In the early years of his mission, Muhammad gathered many converts, especially from among ____________.

3. The concept of a Divine Trinity is largely the result of the teachings of ____________.

4. A counter movement came into being when the Shiis declared ____________.

5. The ___________ Empire in the ninth century, Greek science and philosophy exerted a strong influence on Arab culture.

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