Question 1

The Arab intellectual who attempted to bridge the division between orthodox and mystical Islam was

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A)   al-Hallaj.
B)   Nasr.
C)   Rumi.
D)   al-Ghazali.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Marriage is considered a sacrament in Islam.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Muslims give to beggars, but there is no community organization of charity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The 10-15% of Muslims who regard themselves as the most pious, holy, and Allah-inspired members of the Prophet's family are

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A)   Sunnis.
B)   Hanbalites.
C)   Shi'ites.
D)   Wahabists.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A practicing Muslim is expected to pray

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A)   three times a day.
B)   once daily.
C)   a minimum of five times a day.
D)   constantly.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The Muslim expansion under 'Umar limited Christians in their travels for trade and religious pilgrimage.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The spread of Islam beyond Arabia was one of the most rapid expansions of a religion in the history of the world.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Shahada states that there is only one God without partners or descendants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Shari'a consisted of

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A)   analogies used to apply the Qur'an.
B)   the opinions of Muslim leaders.
C)   the duties God placed on Muslims.
D)   successors of the prophet Muhammad.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The giving of alms as a direct gift of compassion from one believer to another is known as zakat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Briefly describe the expected activities of an observant Muslim during Ramadan.

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During Ramadan, observant Muslims engage...

Question 12

The Prophet Muhammad's youth was marked by

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A)   wealth and privilege.
B)   a happy life with his parents.
C)   poverty and loss.
D)   a sheltered life.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

In Muslim belief, fasting is valued for its ability to clear a person's spiritual perception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Muslims believe that all humans of any race/location are called to submit to Allah.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the Arab system of dhimmi, and how it applied to Jews and Christians during the expansion of Islam.

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The Arab system of dhimmi was a set of l...

Question 16

The first wife of the Prophet Muhammad was

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A)   Khadijah.
B)   Aishah.
C)   Fatima.
D)   Aminah.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Describe the events and circumstances surrounding the first truce between Muslims and Meccans in March of 628. What was the Prophet's role, and how did the truce benefit his cause?

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The first truce between Muslims and Mecc...

Question 18

The most sacred place a Muslim visits during the Hajj is

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A)   the city of Mina.
B)   Arafat.
C)   the Zamzam Well.
D)   the Ka'bah.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

During the early years of Islam, the Prophet enjoined his followers to face the direction of ____ for daily prayer.

Accepted Answer

A)   Mecca
B)   Yathrib
C)   Badr
D)   JerusalemE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Men and women can be found praying together at a mosque.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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