Islamic History Flashcard

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What happened to Islam after Muhammad's death in 632?

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It was left without a central leader.

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What is a caliphate?

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A system of government that succeeded Muhammad’s leadership.

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Who was the first caliph after Muhammad?

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Abu Bakr

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Which empire did Umar al-Khattab lead military campaigns against?

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Byzantine Empire

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What significant event occurred during Ali ibn Abi Talib's reign?

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The first major civil war in Islamic history.

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What was the Battle of Karbala?

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A battle that led to the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.

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What does martyrdom mean?

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A person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion.

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Which caliph was responsible for compiling the Quran into one written text?

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Uthman Affan

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What was a major result of the Battle of Karbala for Shia Muslims?

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It was a symbol of oppression and martyrdom.

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Which regions did Islam expand into under Uthman Affan? Options: Europe and Asia, North Africa, Persia, and Central Asia, South America and Africa, Australia and the Pacific Islands

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North Africa, Persia, and Central Asia