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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. In the early years of his mission, Muhammad gathered many converts, especially from among ____________.
(a) The older generation.
(b) The younger generation.
(c) The non-Muslim generation.
(d) Female groups.

2. Once "God" is presumed to exist as a separate external entity, humans can _____________.
(a) Learn to be more loving and understanding.
(b) Forget about God.
(c) Externalize and worship their own prejudices and desires.
(d) Be like God.

3. The question that was resolved at a synod was called by the Emperor Constantine at __________.
(a) Istanbul.
(b) Nicaea.
(c) Nice.
(d) Constantinople.

4. What does the Koran mean?
(a) The Recital.
(b) The Prayer.
(c) The Word.
(d) The Song.

5. Bernard's influence outshone that of ____________.
(a) Other priests.
(b) The Jews and Muslims.
(c) Pope Eugene II and King Louis VII of France.
(d) The bourgeoisie.

Short Answer Questions

1. The development of conflicting philosophies of the nature and existence of God took place against the backdrop of ____________.

2. What is the Kabah?

3. Many educated non-Christians were becoming impressed by ____________.

4. What story did Muhammad learn from another cultural group?

5. The Falsafa movement reached its peak with the work of ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Galileo discover? What was the result of Galileo's discoveries?

2. What is the Jewish development similar to the "Great Awakening?"

3. Who were the Zionists?

4. What does Armstrong say about the Sufis and Abu Walid ibn Ahmad ibn Rushd?

5. What discontent exists in the world of Judaism at this time?

6. What happens to Sufism during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries?

7. Describe the Faylasufs' notion of God.

8. Describe Muhammad's epiphany.

9. How did many Jews respond to the Neoplatonic doctrine?

10. What does Armstrong say about the development of the philosophic theories in the Arab culture during the ninth century?

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