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Religion 101: Intro to World Religions9 chapters | 99 lessons | 8 flashcard sets
Islam Divides: The Sunni and the Shiite
1. The leader of Islam is known as a _____.
2. Why do the minority Shiites mainly reside in Iran, Southern Iraq, and Southern Lebanon?
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About This Quiz & Worksheet
This quiz and corresponding worksheet gauge your understanding of the Sunni and the Shiite. Topics you'll need to know to pass the quiz include the title of Caliph.
Quiz & Worksheet Goals
In these assessments you'll be tested on:
- Origin of the Sunni/Shiite divide
- Shiite's preferred successor to Muhammad
- Center of the Shiite population today
Skills Practiced
This quiz and worksheet allow students to test the following skills:
- Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the lesson on the Sunni and the Shiite
- Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding the leader of Islam
- Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about the Sunni's candidate to succeed the Prophet
Additional Learning
To learn more about this topic, review the accompanying lesson Islam Divides: The Sunni and the Shiite. This lesson covers the following objectives:
- Identify the reason for the split between Sunni and Shiite
- Understand how the Shiite wanted to choose Muhammad's successor
- Recognize how Sunni believed a successor should be named
- Identify the current state of the divide
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8 in chapter 6 of the course:
- Mohammed and the Birth of Islam 9:47
- The Qur'an and the Hadith: Islamic Revelation 3:52
- Five Pillars of the Islamic Faith: Overview, the Quran & Sharia Law 9:29
- Islamic Life and Sharia Law: Faith & Culture 5:03
- The Spread of Islam and the Progress of the Caliphates 10:48
- Suleiman and the Ottoman Empire: History, Culture & Exploits 8:48
- Muslim Learning: Scientific, Artistic, Medical & Literary Accomplishments 7:45
- Islam Divides: The Sunni and the Shiite 4:13
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