Sunni-Shi'a Split and Umayyad Caliphate

Where did Islam originate?

• Abrabian Peninsula

• China
• North Africa
• India

Where did the Islamic Empire expand throughout the 7th and 8th centuries?

• all around the world

• the entire continent of Africa

• across Asia and Africa and into Spain

• into Australia

Shi'a Muslims believed that the caliph should be

• another prophet

• awarded to the most qualified candidate.

• continued on by blood relatives of Muhammad.

• chosen by a lottery.

Sunni Muslims believed that the caliph should be...

• selected from the community by the community

• a blood relative of Muhammad.

• chosen by lottery.

• traced to the tribe of Isaac.

What was the most important difference between the Sunni and the Shia?

• The Sunni did not want to spread Islam to other parts of the world.
• The Sunni believed that Sha Jahan was dangerous.
• The Shi'a thought that caliphs had to be related to Muhammad.

• The Shi'a believed that the Muslims should not practice religious tolerance.

Approximately what percentage of Muslims are Sunni?

• 25%

• 10-15%

• 50%

• 85-90%

Approximately what percentage of Muslims are Shi'a?

• 25%

• 10-15%

• 50%

• 85-90%

A term for a Muslim ruler.

• caliph

• caliphate

• ummah

• Sunnah

Which is NOT a reason why Islam spread quickly throughout the medieval world?

• Army conquest

• Tolerance for other religions

• Trade

• Missionaries and religious pilgrims

• It was the official religion of the Byzantine Empire

Shi'a wanted to see Muhammad's son in law, Ali, named the first caliph.

• true

• false