Islamic Culture and Architecture Flashcard

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Which dynasty is known for its early Islamic empire expansion? Options: Abbasid, Umayyad, Safavid, Ottoman

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Umayyad

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What is one of the fields mentioned that was influenced by Islamic culture? Literature, Medicine, Agriculture, Astronomy

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Medicine

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Which architectural style is highlighted in the document?

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Mosque architecture

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What was the main reason for the split between Sunnis and Shi’a?

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Dispute over the next caliph after Muhammad's death

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Who do the Shi’a believe should be the rightful caliphs?

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Muhammad's relatives

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What is the term used to refer to the Shi’a group?

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Party of Ali

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What do Sunnis believe about the selection of their leaders?

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Leaders should be elected by the people

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What percentage of Muslims are Sunni?

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Most Muslims

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In what year did the Umayyad dynasty move the Muslim capital to Damascus?

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661

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Which regions did Muslims expand into during the Umayyad dynasty?

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India, Central Asia, and Europe