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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the leaders converted, what did the rest of the tribe do?
(a) They converted.
(b) They fought their leaders.
(c) They feared their leaders.
(d) They ran away.

2. There was more understanding of Islam by the eighteenth century. How did Islam become accepted?
(a) As a legitimate religion.
(b) As a form of Christianity.
(c) As a form of Judaism.
(d) As a pagan religion.

3. There are many stories surrounding Muhammad's youth. Are any documented?
(a) Yes, one.
(b) Yes, many.
(c) Yes, a few.
(d) No, none.

4. Did those emigrating to Medina kill the Meccans in the big caravan at Badr?
(a) No, they tortured them.
(b) No, they took prisoners and held them for ransom.
(c) No, they let them go free.
(d) Yes.

5. What period does the challenge of Islam to the West date back?
(a) The Ottoman Empire.
(b) The Persian Empire.
(c) The Roman Empire.
(d) The British Empire.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was monotheism viewed by the Arabians?

2. How did Muhammad's revelation differ from other forms of revelation?

3. What empire spread into the Arab lands?

4. What did Muslims feel that Rushdie's portrayal of the Quran indicate?

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

(see the answer key)

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