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What does Islam have in common with Judaism and Christianity?

A
All three religions worship many different gods.
B
All three religions perceive Abraham as a prophet of God.
C
All three religions believe that Jesus is the son of God.
D
All three religions believe Jesus was a prophet, rather than a god.
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How did the Arabian Peninsula’s location affect ability to trade?

A
Trade was quite widespread because agriculture was so expansive.
B
The location was so isolated that trade was nearly impossible.
C
Its proximity to Africa and India made trade quite successful.
D
People lived far from the coastal plains, so trade was minimal.
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Islam is a monotheistic religion because it teaches

A
the belief in a single god.
B
tolerance of other religions.
C
acceptance of a nomadic lifestyle.
D
openness to direct messages from God.
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Which concept is an inherent element in Islam?

A
living life as a prophet
B
delivering messages from God
C
moving from place to place
D
being obedient to the will of God
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What was the origin of monotheism in Islam?

A
cultural influence on Bedouins
B
Muhammad’s revelation
C
the beliefs of people in Medina
D
the compiling of the Qur’an
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Muhammad lived and worked most of his life as a commercial trader.When he received his first revelation, he committed his life to serving his followers and city as their religious leader, military general and what other role?

A
Farmer
B
Doctor
C
Politician
D
Craftsman
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According to Islam, what is a prophet?

A
a deity
B
an angel
C
a minister
D
a messenger
8

Islamic law is also known as

A
Sharia law.
B
Hajj law.
C
Mecca law.
D
Muslim law.
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According to Islam, why did Muhammad become a prophet?

A
He was said to have received a message from an angel.
B
He became a powerful military leader.
C
He was said to have had a vision while he was sleeping.
D
He was said to have been visited by several of the Muslim gods.
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Pious Muslims are told to behave in what way in Allah’s presence?

A
submissive
B
nomadic
C
meditative
D
prophetic
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What did Muhammad do when he encountered opposition from Mecca’s city leaders?

A
He brought more followers to Mecca.
B
He relocated from Mecca to the city of Medina.
C
He threatened the leaders of Christianity and Judaism.
D
He fought against the Arabs and won additional converts.
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What is the Ka’bah?

A
an Islamic deity
B
a Muslim pilgrim
C
a book of Sharia laws
D
an ancient stone temple
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In many Muslim cultures, men and women follow rules about

A
how much wine to drink.
B
whether to donate to the poor.
C
where they are allowed to live.
D
how to interact with each other.
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Which statement about Muhammad is accurate?

A
He was the son of Allah.
B
He was born a religious leader.
C
He was the original founder of Islam.
D
He was considered the first prophet of God.
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Which religion is the oldest Abrahamic religion, originating in the Middle East?

A
Islam
B
Hinduism
C
Judaism
D
Christianity

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