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Which of the following statements are true about religion in Romania under communism? a. Nicolae Ceauescu was a self-proclaimed Catholic b. The National hcurch was the Orthodox Church c. Many pastors were killed and church buildings were destroyed d. any combination of the 3 |
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B & C - The National Chruch was the Orthodox church - Many pastors were killed and church buildings were destroyed |
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Zambians are known for their patriotism. |
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| Following the execution of Romanian communist dictator on Dec. 25, 1989 a news headlne read, "Jesus is born, the antichrist is dead." |
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| Strong displays of emotion are common among Zambians when centered on other people's grief. |
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Which of the following facts is true about Zambia? a. Zambia is located in North Central Africa b. There are over 70 native languages in Zambia c. There are over 20 million people in Zambia d. Zambia boasts one of the 7 natural wonders of the world e. any combination |
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B & D. - There are over 70 native languages in Zambia - Zambia boasts one of the seven natural wonders of the world |
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In Zambian's patriarchal family structure, the man's role is to: a. provide for his family b. protect his family c. emotionally nurture his family d. be present e. any combination |
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A, B, & D. - provide for his family - protect his family - be present |
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Which of the following are true statements about Zalmoxis? a. He was worshiped in the land of Dacia b. He was a student of Pythagoras c. Though he was a man, he was deified after death d. any combination |
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All of the above. - He was worshiped in the land of Dacia - He was a student of Pythagoras - Though he was a man, he was deified after death |
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| According to Dr. Tiberius Rata, democracy and persecution are mutually exclusive. |
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| As a result of the gospel being preached to Romanians in the 1st century A.D., Roman Catholicism became the dominant religion of Romania. |
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The best way to present the Gospel to Zambians is through carefully thought out logical arguments regarding the Christian faith. |
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Which of the following time periods is considered the Golden Age of Islam? a. 632-732 b. 700-1258 c. 1258-1500 d. 1500-present |
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Which of the following time periods represented the earliest, most successful expansion of Islam? a. 632-732 b. 700-1258 c. 1258-1500 d. 1500-present |
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| Muslims woudl state that Allah is the Jehovah of the Christian Scriptures. |
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Algebra and pharmacology are Muslim contributions to the sciences. |
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Which of the following historical events prevents the further spread of Islam into Europe? a. the death of Mohammad in 632 b. The battle of Tours in 732 c. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 d. The discovery of America in 1492 |
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| The battle of Tours in 732 A.D. |
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| During the Golden Age of Islam, Baghdad was teh epicenter of Culture and the arts. |
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Which of the following countries has the largest Muslim population in the world? a. Saudi Arabia b. Baghdad c. Indonesia d. Egypt e. Morocco |
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| The term Tawhid refers to the absolute oneness of Allah. |
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| "Submission" is the English translation for the word "Islam." |
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| According to the Qur'an, Islam is the appointed religion of mankind. |
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| While Muslims used to pray facing Jerusalem, today they pray facing the Ka'ba in Mecca. |
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| Samer Abdelrahman referred to theTablighi as charismatic in their expression of their faith. |
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| The only true assurance of Paradise in Islam is the shedding of one's blood in the advancement of Allah's kingdom. |
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| There are currently over 470 Muslim Student ASsociations in the United States. |
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| One of the strategies of the Islamic Society ofNorth America is the re-structuring of local mosques in the United States to be more accepting of women. |
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Which of the following are defining beliefs of the Shahada? a. There is no God but Muhammad b. Moses, Abraham and Jesus are Islamic prophets c. The Pslams and the Gospels are revered books d. Teh Hadith provides the context and commentary on the life of the prophet e. any combination |
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B, C, & D. - Moses, Abraham and Jesus are Islamic prophets - The Psalms and the Gospels are revered books - The Hadith provides the context and commentary on the life of the prophet |
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Which of the following "Colors of Islam" have as their primary ultimate concern the well-being in this world? a. mystic muslims b. practicing-conformist muslims c. militant muslims d. folk muslims e. any combination |
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B & D. - Practicing-Conformist Muslims - Folk Muslims |
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The following groups of Muslims are known to seek the intercession of saints: a. sufi b. wahabi c. salafi d. darvish e. tablighi f. any combination |
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Where is the Islamic Institute of North America located? a. Deerfield, MI b. Chicago, IL c. Plainfield, IN d. LA, CA e. none of the above |
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Which of the following are objectives of the Islamic Institute of Islamic Thought? a. To serve as a think tank b. Develop methodology for understanding the Injil and the Torah c. Develop methodology for dealing with Islamic legacy and contemporary knowledge d. Develop methodology for dealing with the current situation of Ummah and the World in general e. any combination |
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A, C & D. - To serve as a think tank - Develop methodology for dealing with Islamic legacy and contemporary knowledge - Develop methodology for dealing with the current situation of Ummah and World in general |
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