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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To where was Muhammad looking to bring the Quran?
(a) To other parts of Arabia, Syria and Iraq.
(b) To Europe.
(c) To America.
(d) To Asia.

2. During the first three years of his preaching, Muhammad developed a small group of followers. Why did they meet twice a day for prayer?
(a) The Quran was meant to be chanted in a group environment and not read in private.
(b) To spend time with each other.
(c) To witness Muhammad's mystical experiences.
(d) To learn more about the Quran.

3. Muhammad sent an emissary, who the Quraysh took as a hostage and then sent word to the Muslims that what had happened?
(a) They had tortured him.
(b) They had set him free.
(c) They had killed him.
(d) They had converted him.

4. What did the people of Mecca and Medina continue to attack?
(a) Each other's caravans.
(b) The Yathrib's caravans.
(c) Muhammad's caravans.
(d) Muhammad.

5. When the leaders converted, what did the rest of the tribe do?
(a) They feared their leaders.
(b) They ran away.
(c) They fought their leaders.
(d) They converted.

6. What group of people did not, in general, accept Muhammad's teachings?
(a) The religious.
(b) The poor.
(c) The illiterate.
(d) The wealthy.

7. Why were these people the first to follow Muhammad?
(a) Because of their discontent with the Christian church.
(b) Because of their understanding of Muhammad's teachings.
(c) Because of their desire to share their wealth.
(d) Because of the hope Muhammad's teaching held for them.

8. The Muslims were being told to take part in the jihad. What is it also known in the West as?
(a) Holy war.
(b) Holy prayer.
(c) Holy peace.
(d) Holy water.

9. A belief in one God would bring what to the life of the believer?
(a) Hope.
(b) Unity.
(c) Love.
(d) Purity.

10. Is Jihad one of the five pillars of Islam?
(a) Yes, it is the third pillar.
(b) Yes, it is the first pillar.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, it is the second pillar.

11. In response to Sura 93, what did Muhammad do?
(a) He studied the Torah.
(b) He kept quiet for two years.
(c) He began his mission in 612.
(d) He began to pray to God.

12. In 627-628, what did Muhammad begin to do?
(a) Build an alliance with different tribes.
(b) Doubt his power.
(c) Forget the Quran.
(d) Become ill.

13. The Muslims and the Jews were supposed to live in peace together. What decreed this peace?
(a) Muhammad's law.
(b) The Jew's law.
(c) The terms of the covenant into which they entered.
(d) God's covenant with the Israelites.

14. People who don't re-order their lives live in _________ God.
(a) Opposition to.
(b) Respect of.
(c) Peace with.
(d) Accordance with.

15. When is this mystical event celebrated?
(a) On the 27 Rajab.
(b) On the 37 Rajab.
(c) On the 17 Rajab.
(d) On the 47 Rajab.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name for Sura 93?

2. The Quran began to preach what type of treatment for prisoners?

3. What did Muhammad believe his role to be?

4. When the harassment of the Muslims began again, what did the Muslims do?

5. Who were among the first members of the Muslim community?

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