2. Muslim influence increased in scope as ____________ gained hold in Asia Minor.
(a) The Franks.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The Ottoman Turks.
(d) The Persians.

3. What story did Muhammad learn from another cultural group?
(a) The story of Cain and Abel.
(b) The story of Joseph, Jacob's favorite son.
(c) The story of Noah and the Ark.
(d) The story of Ishmael, Abraham's eldest son, who had participated in the foundation of the Kabah.

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

5. Even by that time the historical facts were being overlaid with mythical elements, which did ___________.
(a) Purported to explain facets of his life in the context of the beliefs of his followers.
(b) Spread the beliefs of a mad man.
(c) Give Jesus' disciples power over others.
(d) Trick non-believers into thinking Jesus' was the Messiah.

Short Answer Questions

1. The emergence of the cult of Jesus from the established church of Judaism was accompanied by passionate dispute, and many disciples of Jesus ____________.

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

3. What is the belief stated in this doctrine?

4. They tried to show that al-Lah was compatible with ____________.

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 296 words
(approx. 1 page at 300 words per page)

View a FREE sample