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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. The Ka'aba was central to whose success and development of the wealth of Mecca?
(a) The Quraysh tribe.
(b) The Iwi tribe.
(c) The Quadi tribe.
(d) The Zoku tribe.

2. Who does Armstrong feel that radical Islam is the faith of?
(a) The ignorant.
(b) The young.
(c) The wealthy.
(d) The old.

3. What did many scholars like Martin Luther feel that Christianity would be overcome by?
(a) Islam.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) The Catholic Church.

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

5. 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?
(a) Open a dialogue with the Muslims.
(b) Fear them.
(c) Ignore them.
(d) Make fake negotiations with them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Muhammad live with his uncle?

2. How much is known about the early life of Muhammad?

3. According to Armstrong, what are most of the Western views of Islam based on?

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

5. After reading the Quran, who did Luther feel was the real enemy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Muslim world despite the influence of imperialist beliefs in the Western world.

2. How did Muhammad compare to Jesus?

3. What is known about Muhammad's early life?

4. Why were Muslims seen as the enemy of Christians, which led to the Crusades?

5. What happened once Muhammad recited the Quran?

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

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

8. How did Muhammad react to his first encounter with the angel Gabriel?

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

10. 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?

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