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Test your knowledge of Islam

This quiz was prepared by Neil Payne of Kwintessential.

 

1. The teachings of Islam emanated from which modern day country?
Palestine
Saudi Arabia
Egypt


2. What is the name of the holy book in Islam?
Torah
Mecca
Quran


3.Which of these would make the best gift for a Muslim client?
Silk Tie
Perfume
Gold Watch


4.On which day would you expect to get least business done in Muslim countries?
Friday
Saturday
Sunday


5.When greeting a Muslim woman which of these should you do?
Wait for her to extend a hand before shaking hands
Shake hands to avoid the possibility of causing offense
Not greet her as this will cause her to lose face


6.Prior to doing business with Muslims, which of these will assist you most?
Highlighting your reputation
Establishing trust
Having a well thought out and attractive business proposal


7.During negotiations your counterpart keeps saying 'inshaAllah' (God willing) to each of your requests. What should you do?
Accept the 'inshaAllah' mentality
Demand some firm commitments
Repeat the phrase but try and establish some concrete agreements


8.You are negotiating with an Arab Muslim to buy one of their products - their starting price is higher than you anticipated. What should you do?
Haggle until you reach the price you want
Accept it - the price will not change
Call an end to the negotiations


9.If you have a proposal to take to a company - who should you aim to speak to?
A member of staff that has access to the senior ranks
The owner
The relevant departmental manager


10. You are preparing a presentation for some potential Arab clients. What kind of information would be best?
Statistical
Visual (i.e. pictures, graphs, etc)
Textual


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