Empires in the Middle Ages: Part 2

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What is 'The Cannon of Medicine'?

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A book written during the Islamic Classical Age.

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What caused the split in Islam into two branches?

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Muslims didn't know who was supposed to be the new leader after Muhammad's death.

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Where was Muhammad born?

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Mecca.

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How old was Muhammad when his grandfather died?

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8 years old.

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What is the holy book of Islam called?

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The Qur'an.

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What significant event in Islamic history occurred after Muhammad's death?

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The succession dispute leading to the split of Islam into Sunni and Shia branches.

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What is the significance of Mecca in Islam?

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It is the birthplace of Muhammad and the location of the Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam.

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What role did the Qur'an play in Islamic culture?

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It serves as the holy scripture and a guide for moral and legal conduct.

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Who were the first followers of Muhammad?

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They were primarily his family and close friends.

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What is the Islamic term for the community of believers?

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Ummah.

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