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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Jahiliyah mean?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is meant by umma? How did Arabs feel about this? Why?

7. What might happen if more people studied and understood Islam?

8. At this time, what did Arabs think about al-Llah?

9. What happened once Muhammad recited the Quran?

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

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