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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom was loyalty due in the various groups?
(a) Islam.
(b) The tribe and the chief.
(c) God.
(d) Family.

2. At this time, who was accepted as the one God?
(a) Muhammad.
(b) Jesus.
(c) The al-Llah of Islam.
(d) Buddha.

3. How did the Arabs view both Christianity and Judaism?
(a) As brothers in faith.
(b) With suspicion.
(c) With fear.
(d) As unusual religions.

4. How did Muhammad's revelation differ from other forms of revelation?
(a) Through Muhammad, God sent the Arabs scripture in their own language.
(b) Through Muhammad, God sent the Arabs the Torah.
(c) Through Muhammad, God sent the Arabs the New Testament.
(d) Through Muhammad, God sent the Arabs the Ten Commandments.

5. How was the Quran revealed to Muhammad?
(a) In a cave in Saudi Arabia.
(b) In two mystical experiences.
(c) In piecemeal version.
(d) In one large message.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Muhammad die?

2. Did Muhammad write the suras of the Quran?

3. Did Muhammad perform miracles like Jesus?

4. Many refer to Muhammad as ________ or unlettered prophet.

5. By the time of Muhammad's birth, there were three different divisions within his tribe. What were they based upon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Muhammad do during the last twenty-three years of his life? Why did he do this?

2. How did the Renaissance help relations between Islam and Christianity?

3. What happened regarding Islam in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries?

4. What happened once Muhammad recited the Quran?

5. Describe what is known about Muhammad and the Muslim world prior to 610.

6. Describe the Quraysh tribe.

7. On what does Armstrong believe a religion should not be judged? Why might she feel this way?

8. How have the feelings of Europeans towards Muslims developed since the initial fear and hatred began? What has caused this development? To what have these feelings towards Muslims led?

9. When and why did Muhammad begin sharing God's message?

10. Why were Muslims seen as pagans and many Christians attempted to convert them?

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