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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was the Quran revealed to Muhammad?
(a) In a cave in Saudi Arabia.
(b) In piecemeal version.
(c) In two mystical experiences.
(d) In one large message.

2. The Arabs had a spiritual life under the muruwah and holy places like the shrines at Mecca and other places. The most important shrine was ________ at Mecca which played an important part in the life of Muhammad and other people.
(a) The Ka'aba.
(b) The Gnouia.
(c) The Jalal-ud-Din Rumi.
(d) The Mazar-e-Sharif.

3. Muhammad founded a Muslim community. Who eventually accepted this?
(a) The Arab world.
(b) The Jewish world.
(c) The Buddhist world.
(d) The Christian world.

4. Are many of the views and values of Islam similar to those of Judaism and Christianity?
(a) Somewhat.
(b) Very few.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

5. What led to so many executions for both Muslims and Christians?
(a) Both Christians and Muslims viewed the other as the infidel.
(b) Misunderstanding.
(c) Uncertainty.
(d) Friendly fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What empire spread into the Arab lands?

2. In what century did an Arab merchant named Muhammad live in Mecca?

3. What do the Muslim religious authorities think about fatwa and the taking of lives?

4. When was the Quran compiled?

5. What is the Quran a source of information?

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