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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Armstrong believe that a religion should not be judged on the basis of ?
(a) Its beliefs.
(b) The actions of the extremists.
(c) The actions of the masses.
(d) Its religious laws.

2. If more people understood the teachings of the religion instead of the teachings and practices of the radicals, how would the Islamic world be viewed?
(a) Almost the same.
(b) Worse.
(c) No differently.
(d) Differently.

3. What did this angel command him to recite?
(a) Poems.
(b) A series of laws.
(c) What would become the Quran.
(d) The Bible in Arabic.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are many of the conditions and practices in the Islamic world typical of?

2. In 850, the monk Perfectus denounced the Prophet. Who put him to death?

3. Is there a great deal of variety in Islam and its practices?

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?

5. During the period of the Crusades, there were many attempts to convert the Muslims to Christianity. Who did the Christians do this with?

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