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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Muslim world react this way to The Satanic Verses?

2. When was the Quran compiled?

3. Islam was viewed as a _____________ religion.

4. The Ka'aba was central to whose success and development of the wealth of Mecca?

5. There was more understanding of Islam by the eighteenth century. How did Islam become accepted?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When does the challenge of Islam to the West first begin? How was Islam viewed at that time?

3. 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?

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

5. What happened in 610?

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

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

8. According to Armstrong, where do most Western views of Islam stem from? What facts does she give about Islam?

9. What happens when Salman Rushdie publishes The Satanic Verses? How is this act a reminder of other acts against Islam by Muslims?

10. Describe the Quraysh tribe.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the Crusades, both Christians and Muslims viewed the other as the infidel.

Part 1) Why did they feel this way? How did this affect their behavior?

Part 2) How does this attitude continue today? Why do many Muslims and Christians still feel this way about each other?

Part 3) What can be done to improve Muslim and Christian relations? How can Muslims and Christians learn to respect each other's beliefs? Is this possible in your lifetime? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Islam does not teach theology.

Part 1) What is theology? What does Islam teach? How is this different from Judaism and Christianity?

Part 2) Why does Islam not teach theology? Do Judaism and Christianity teach theology? If so, how and why? If not, why not?

Part 3) Is theology necessary for a belief system to be considered a religion? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The Meccans were unable to get rid of Muhammad and the umma.

Part 1) Why were they unable to get rid of Muhammad and the umma? How does this affect Meccan society? What does this mean for Muhammad and the umma?

Part 2) What does this mean for Islam and the whole of Arabia?

Part 3) How different might the world today be if Muhammad had not successfully overtaken Mecca? How important was this taken over for Islam?

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