AP World 1.2

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Who is Muhammad?

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Muhammad is the founder of Islam and the first prophet in Islamic tradition.

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What is the Koran/Quran?

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The Koran/Quran is the holy book of Islam.

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What is Shariah Law?

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Shariah Law is Islamic law based on the Quran and Hadith.

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How are Sunni and Shia Muslims different?

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Sunni Muslims believe in elected leadership, while Shia Muslims believe in leadership through the Prophet's family.

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Who are Sufis?

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Sufis are practitioners of Sufism, a mystical Islamic tradition.

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What do Sufis believe?

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Sufis believe in a personal and experiential connection with God, emphasizing love, devotion, and inner purification.

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What is a sultanate?

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A sultanate is a territory or state ruled by a sultan.

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What is a sultan?

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A sultan is a Muslim sovereign or ruler.

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What is the House of Wisdom?

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A major intellectual center in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age.

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What is the significance of the Abbasid Empire?

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The Abbasid Empire was significant for its cultural, scientific, and economic contributions during the Golden Age of Islam.