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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Muslim world react this way to The Satanic Verses?
(a) They gave an unfavorable view of non-Muslims.
(b) They gave an unfavorable view of the Prophet.
(c) These verses were unimportant.
(d) They gave a favorable view of the Prophet.

2. What are many of the conditions and practices in the Islamic world typical of?
(a) Any pre-modern society.
(b) The beliefs of nomadic tribes.
(c) Any modern society.
(d) Pagan cultures.

3. By the time of Muhammad's birth, there were three different divisions within his tribe. What were they based upon?
(a) Strength.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Talent.
(d) Wealth.

4. There was more understanding of Islam by the eighteenth century. How did Islam become accepted?
(a) As a legitimate religion.
(b) As a form of Judaism.
(c) As a form of Christianity.
(d) As a pagan religion.

5. In 850, the monk Perfectus denounced the Prophet. Who put him to death?
(a) The Qadi.
(b) The Jews.
(c) The Christians.
(d) The Meccans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when Salman Rushdie published The Satanic Verses?

2. What does Jahiliyah mean?

3. Who does Armstrong feel that radical Islam is the faith of?

4. What is Jahiliyah used to describe?

5. For what reason did shrines represent a place of relaxation and meditation?

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