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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The Greek influence on theology formed the core of the idea of ____________.
(a) Manifest Destiny.
(b) Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
(c) God the Father.
(d) A Divine Trinity.

4. At this synod, the modern Christian creed, called ________ was first promulgated.
(a) The Nicene Creed.
(b) The Constantine Creed.
(c) The Nicaea Creed.
(d) The Nice Creed.

5. What is a spiritual longing for the redemption of Israel as foretold by the ancient prophets?
(a) Sufism.
(b) Kabbalism.
(c) Enlightenment.
(d) Safedism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Armstrong notice is happening to the churches in Europe?

2. The Romans, initially regarded Christianity as _____________.

3. Prior to Augustine's conversion to Christianity, he had repulsed any idea of __________.

4. All three monotheistic religions were forced to develop ____________ traditions?

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

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