Islam Expands

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After the death of Muhammad, what led to the split between the Sunni and Shia?

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They could not agree on who should become leader.

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The two major cities where Islam began are - Mecca & Medina, Palestine & Jerusalem, Israel & Syria

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Mecca & Medina

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Where did the Islamic Empire expand?

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across Asia and Africa and into Spain

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A word that means successor; the highest political and religious leader in a Muslim government.

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Caliph

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What does "jihad" mean?

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a struggle or fight against the enemies of Islam

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Which is NOT true about the Abassid Empire? Options: They controlled trade from China to Europe. (Silk Road), They killed members of the Umayyad family, They moved the capital to Baghdad, Iraq, They put idols in the mosque

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They put idols in the mosque

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Why were the first four caliphs "rightly guided"?

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they knew Muhammad and learned directly from him

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Which ruling family moved the capital out of Mecca to Damascus?

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The Umayyads

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What do the Sufi believe?

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You should live a life of poverty devoted to a spiritual path.

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Which group believed caliphs should be related to Muhammad?

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Shi'a