1. Why are most Muslims insulted by the use of the term regarding Muhammad's illiteracy?
(a) They feel that Westerners refuse to believe that Muhammad had a real calling.
(b) They do not believe that Muhammad was illiterate.
(c) They find it to be an inaccurate term.
(d) They are embarrassed that Muhammad was illiterate.

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) Worse.
(b) Almost the same.
(c) Differently.
(d) No differently.

3. Why did the Muslim world react this way to The Satanic Verses?
(a) They gave a favorable view of the Prophet.
(b) These verses were unimportant.
(c) They gave an unfavorable view of non-Muslims.
(d) They gave an unfavorable view of the Prophet.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The view of the Muslim world changed to one that the Muslim world would never be conquered by war or missionary activities. What did it become important to do?

2. What is the Western view of Muhammad?

3. Was Arabia considered to be important to the world powers at this time?

4. The Muslims were being told to take part in the jihad. What is it also known in the West as?

5. During the era of the Crusades, what was Islam viewed as the enemy of?

(see the answer key)

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