LL 250: Intercultural Communication                                                                               Name______________
Prof. Bauer-Ramazani

1. What are the four tenets of Islam?

2. What are the five Pillars of Islam?

3. In what ways is Islam similar to Judaism and Christianity?

4. How does Islam differ from Judaism and Christianity?

5. Begley writes, "Islam is a religion of action, not contemplation." What does she mean by that? What religions emphasize contemplation?

6. What accounts for the appeal of Islam to its more than one billion followers?

7. Discuss some reasons for the rise of Islamic fundamentalism. How do Osama Bin-Laden and his followers differ from mainstream Muslims?

8. What advice would you give non-Islamic people that might facilitate their interactions with Muslims?

9. What are some of the differences among the various Arab cultures (e.g., Saudi Arabia, Egypt, etc.)?

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