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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what has Western behavior in the Islamic world led?
(a) Unity between the West and Middle East.
(b) The development of understanding between the West and the Islamic world.
(c) Peace.
(d) The development of Muslim extremists.

2. What did this angel command him to recite?
(a) A series of laws.
(b) The Bible in Arabic.
(c) Poems.
(d) What would become the Quran.

3. The views that the Europeans developed during the period of the Crusades carried over into the present day and became intensified as what happened?
(a) The followers of Islam developed a hatred of the West.
(b) The followers of Christ developed an understanding of the Middle East.
(c) The followers of Islam developed an understanding of the West.
(d) The followers of Christ developed a hatred of the Middle East.

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

5. Were there any scriptures for Islam?
(a) Some.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Very few.

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

7. What did Muhammad use to force people to convert to Islam?
(a) Money.
(b) Threats of damnation.
(c) His sword.
(d) Threats.

8. What does Armstrong believe that a religion should not be judged on the basis of ?
(a) Its beliefs.
(b) The actions of the extremists.
(c) The actions of the masses.
(d) Its religious laws.

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

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

11. The Arabs had a spiritual life under the muruwah and holy places like the shrines at Mecca and other places. The most important shrine was ________ at Mecca which played an important part in the life of Muhammad and other people.
(a) The Ka'aba.
(b) The Jalal-ud-Din Rumi.
(c) The Gnouia.
(d) The Mazar-e-Sharif.

12. What are many of the conditions and practices in the Islamic world typical of?
(a) Pagan cultures.
(b) Any pre-modern society.
(c) The beliefs of nomadic tribes.
(d) Any modern society.

13. How was the Prophet Muhammad viewed?
(a) As the Great Prophet.
(b) As the Great Pretender.
(c) As the Great.
(d) As the Great Leader.

14. How many people have taken the time to study Islam and learn its teachings?
(a) Most.
(b) Very few.
(c) Many.
(d) None.

15. For how long did Muhammad preach?
(a) The next twenty-three years.
(b) The next fifteen years.
(c) The next twenty years.
(d) The next ten years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jahiliyah mean?

2. Arab society at this time was characterized by who?

3. When Muhammad preached, did he have any intention of forming a new religion?

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

5. Did Muhammad claim any divinity?

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