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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Did Muhammad write the suras of the Quran?
(a) No, because he was illiterate.
(b) Yes, he recited and wrote the suras.
(c) No, because he does not speak Arabic.
(d) Yes, he wrote most of the suras.

2. What empire spread into the Arab lands?
(a) The Byzantine Empire.
(b) The British Empire.
(c) The Islamic Empire.
(d) The Persian Empire.

3. The six pilgrims returned in 622. They met with Muhammad and others in what is known as __________ to discuss the conversion of the tribe.
(a) The Second Aqaba.
(b) The Aqaba.
(c) The First Aqaba.
(d) The Third Aqaba.

4. Who were among the first members of the Muslim community?
(a) The intelligent.
(b) The disadvantaged.
(c) The wealthy.
(d) Christians.

5. Where do most of the Western views of Islam come from?
(a) Reports in the media.
(b) Experiences with Muslims in the West.
(c) War experiences.
(d) Reading the Quran.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Quran a source of information?

2. How many people have taken the time to study Islam and learn its teachings?

3. What did many scholars like Martin Luther feel that Christianity would be overcome by?

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

5. What did this angel command him to recite?

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