1) What kind of nature was Uthman ibn Affan known to possess?

1. A humble nature.
2. An aggressive nature.
3. An arrogant nature.
4. None of the above.

2) Amongst the four Rightly Guided Caliphs, what is Uthman ibn Affan credited to do?

1. He was the first Caliph to organize a navy.
2. He was the first Caliph to expand the borders of the Islamic empire.
3. He was the first Caliph to establish the five daily prayers in the mosque.
4. He was the first Caliph to organize a Muslim army.

3) With regards to the Quran, what historical role did Uthman ibn Affan contribute to as a Caliph?

1. It was during his reign that the various dialects in which the Quran can be recited were standardized into one copy.
2. He was the first to have the Quran printed in a printing press for mass distribution.
3. He beautified the text of the Quran by hiring the most skillful calligraphers of Cordoba.
4. He compiled multiple copies of the Quran in a book form in different Arabic dialects.

4) Select a correct statement with regards to the reign of Uthman ibn Affan.

1. He began to reign over the Muslim empire when he was forty three years of age.
2. The entire period of his reign remained tranquil.
3. During his reign he lifted the restrictions on buying land in the conquered territories.
4. He appointed only his kinsmen as governors to strengthen family ties and earn unlawful money.

5) After assuming role of the leader of the Muslim Ummah Uthman ibn Affan:

1. continued to remain humble and pious.
2. began to persecute the weaker members of the Ummah.
3. began to indulge in a luxurious and splendid life worthy of kings.
4. None of the above.