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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Was the published version based on the order in which Muhammad preached the teachings?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Most of it.
(d) Very little of it.

2. To whom was loyalty due in the various groups?
(a) Family.
(b) God.
(c) The tribe and the chief.
(d) Islam.

3. How did the Arabs view both Christianity and Judaism?
(a) With fear.
(b) As unusual religions.
(c) As brothers in faith.
(d) With suspicion.

4. The views that the Europeans developed during the period of the Crusades carried over into the present day and became intensified as what happened?
(a) The followers of Christ developed an understanding of the Middle East.
(b) The followers of Islam developed a hatred of the West.
(c) The followers of Islam developed an understanding of the West.
(d) The followers of Christ developed a hatred of the Middle East.

5. During the period of the Crusades, there were many attempts to convert the Muslims to Christianity. Who did the Christians do this with?
(a) The pagans and the Jews.
(b) The Jews.
(c) The pagans.
(d) The Protestants.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the Quran compiled?

2. Arab society at this time was characterized by who?

3. By the time of Muhammad's birth, there were three different divisions within his tribe. What were they based upon?

4. What did the age of the Renaissance result in?

5. What does Armstrong believe that a religion should not be judged on the basis of ?

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