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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."

Christian
Jew
Muslim
Hindu

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

Violence against Jews/Christians
General death/destruction
Suicide
Exerting one’s best effort (struggle)

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?

Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity

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

Blue
Black
Red
Green

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

Indonesia
Pakistan
Canada
Bangladesh

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