After Being Introduced into Places Such as Syria and Lebanon

question 49

Multiple Choice

After being introduced into places such as Syria and Lebanon, Islam quickly became the dominant religion there, often in response to

• A)the sharp divisions within Christianity.
• B)the exclusionary practices of the Jews.
• C)major military assaults that were unrivaled in their viciousness.
• D)the promise of economic success held out to those who converted peacefully.
• E)the leadership of Abu Bakr.

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Definitions:

Adhan

The Islamic call to prayer, recited by a muezzin at prescribed times of the day to announce each of the five daily prayer sessions in Islam.

Economic Development

The process by which a nation improves the economic, political, and social well-being of its people.

Sexism

Discrimination based on gender, often manifesting as a belief in the inherent superiority of one sex over the other.

Evangelical Churches

Christian denominations characterized by a strong emphasis on the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the authority of the scripture, and the necessity of personal conversion experiences.