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WorksheetsSunni-Shi'a Split and Umayyad Caliphate
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Abrabian Peninsula
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.
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
What's depicted on this map?
The Umayyad Caliphate
The Byzantine Empire
The Muslim World Today
The Shi'a Caliphate
Which is NOT a reason for the fall of the Umayyad Empire?
There was conflict between Sunni and Shi'a
They faced numerous revolts.
Anger over Umayyad actions at Battle of Karbala
People were angry that they heavily favored Persians
What family overthrew the Umayyads and founded the next powerful Muslim empire?
The Abbasids
The Byzantines
The Sassanids
The Shi'a
