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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A New Direction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Muhammad live with his uncle?
(a) He was orphaned at an early age and his grandfather died when he was eight.
(b) His parents could not care for him.
(c) He wanted to attend good schools where his uncle lived.
(d) His uncle was the only religious man in the family.

2. What did muruwah prevent?
(a) War.
(b) Religion.
(c) Any form of Arab unity.
(d) Famine.

3. In the Quran, what is presented first?
(a) The first messages Muhammad received.
(b) The shortest suras.
(c) The longest suras.
(d) The simplist suras.

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

5. With what was conversion to monotheism associated?
(a) Unity.
(b) Loss of political autonomy and subjugation to imperialistic control.
(c) Rules and laws.
(d) A powerful God.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Muhammad have an experience with an angel?

2. Societies eventually evolved to a point where they no longer need __________, which was the case with seventh century Arabia.

3. When is this mystical event celebrated?

4. What did Muhammad believe himself to be?

5. What did the harassment of Muhammad by the Quraysh result in?

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