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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Muhammad realized that the Arabs could never be an independent polity unless they were unified. Under what were they unified?
(a) The preachings of the Torah.
(b) His preachings.
(c) The preachings of the Bible.
(d) The publishing of the Quran.

2. Were there common laws among the tribes?
(a) Yes, a few.
(b) None except that deaths were avenged by killing an equal number of members of the murderers' tribe.
(c) No, none.
(d) Yes, many.

3. 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.
(b) The pagans and the Jews.
(c) The Jews.
(d) The Protestants.

4. The farmers provided the nomads with food. What did the nomadic tribes provide the farmers with?
(a) Children.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Food.
(d) Protection.

5. What do the Muslim religious authorities think about fatwa and the taking of lives?
(a) They believe these acts are a part of the Quran.
(b) It must be done when necessary.
(c) Muhammad would approve of this behavior.
(d) They are illegal and against the teachings of Islam.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Quran, what is presented first?

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

3. How was the Quran revealed to Muhammad?

4. What is the Western view of Muhammad?

5. As a result of this experience, he began preaching to the Arab world. What did this world consist of?

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