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Question 1 of 5 What is the religion of the poet who wrote these words: "I am a hole in a flute through which blows the breath of Christ. Listen to this music."

Question 2 of 5 What is the definition of "jihad"?

Question 3 of 5 Which of these religions, in the 7th century, first gave rights to women to inherit property, own businesses, and initiate divorce?

Question 4 of 5 What is the symbolic color of Islam?

Question 5 of 5 Which of these countries had the first elected female head of government?