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Muhammad is seen as:
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A prophet, or teacher. Islam begins with him.
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How do the Sunnis choose their leaders?
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A religious group that chose someone qualified to be the leaders (caliph) of the religion
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How do the Shi'ites choose their leaders?
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They believe you must be a descendant of Muhammad or of Ali to be caliph.
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Who were the Kharijite?
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A very small section- a rebellious sect, who chose their own leader.
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How was Islam spread?
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Went from Spain to India in a very short period of time because of military strength.
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What are the basic foundations of Islam?
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Shari'a- Law of Islam -If you believe in Islam, everyone is your brother/sister, and all share the same moral values.
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What are the 5 tenants of Islam?
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-Pray 5 times per day -Only 1 god, Muhammad is his messenger -Fasting during Ramadan -Paying alms (charity) -Making pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in one's lifetime
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What made Islam grow so rapidly?
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-Growth of cities (they were the centers of Islam) -Growth of Islam = growth of commercial trading
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What were Muslim women like?
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-very subordinate- no equality. -could not own property, divorce, or testify in court. -were restrained from public view- elite women were allowed out to study -played no direct roles in public affairs -Harems- men who chose several wives
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The Islamic community was split because of:
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Muhammad, and their beliefs of the Caliph
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Where was the Sasined Empire located?
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Focused in present-day Iran
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Why was Mecca so important?
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-It was an educational and trading center, -Site of Ka'ba- words from god recieved by Muhammad
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What is Hijra?
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Muhammad fleeing from Mecca
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After Muhammad, who did they choose to be caliph?
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Abu-Bakr
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What is the book where Muhammad's revelations are, and how does it differ from the bible?
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The Quran, and the Quran has the unaltered true word of god, unlike the bible
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