What is the MAIN difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?

The Shia wanted a family member of Muhammad to succeed him.

Which of these is a shared Sunni–Shia belief?

The Five Pillars of Islam is the way for all Muslims

Which of these is a belief common to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

They are all monotheistic faiths.

One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both

provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior.

Which statement represents one of the beliefs of Judaism?

Abraham is the father of the faith.

Which of these is a way in which Christianity is different from Judaism?

Christians believe Jesus to be the Messiah

The split into Sunni and Shia divisions of Islam can be traced to

a dispute over the question of Muhammad's successor.

After the death of Mohammad, which of these events occurred?

Muslims split into two groups, Sunni and Shia.

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1
During the Ancient Middle East, the Hebrews were monotheistic, meaning they
believed spirits lived in all things.
wrote down their teachings in a sacred book.
followed the teachings of the Torah.
believed in only one god.
2
What is the MAIN difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
Sunni fast from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan.
The Shia pray towards Mecca five times every day.
The Shia wanted a family member of Muhammad to succeed him.
The Sunni believe in the idea of Monotheism.
3
The cities of Mecca and Medina were vital to the foundation of what religion?
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
4
Which of these is a shared Sunni–Shia belief?
Imams are holy men who hold the final say in Islamic law.
Belief in reincarnation as the afterlife.
Additional prophecies will come from Allah or his prophets.
The Five Pillars of Islam is the way for all Muslims
5
Which of these is a belief common to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
They all believe the Jesus Christ was the Messiah.
They are all monotheistic faiths.
They all were founded in the same century.
They are all centered in Africa.
6
Islam originated on the
Sinai Peninsula.
Arabian Peninsula.
Iberian Peninsula.
Malay Peninsula.
7
Which society is MOST closely associated with Islam?
Middle Eastern
Native American
European
Indian
8
In the Islamic religion a disagreement about Muhammad's successor led to what?
the Sunni and Shi'a split
the Crusades
the end of the Islamic religion
the beginnings of Christianity
9
Islam, Christianity, & Judaism are all
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Appleistic
Polytheistic
Monotheistic
10
One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
encourage the use of statues to symbolize God.
promote learning as a means to salvation.
support a belief in reincarnation.
provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior.
11
Which of these branches of Islam has always had the majority of followers in Islam?
Shia
Wahhabi
Sunni
Sufi
12
In order to be successful in The United States of America today, everyone "MUST" do what?
Be Disrespectful to their High School Teachers
Drop Out of High School
Skip Classes in High School
GRADUATE from High School
13
Which statement represents one of the beliefs of Judaism?
The Qur'an is the main religious text.
Jesus is held to be the Son of God.
The Four Noble Truths guide followers.
Abraham is the father of the faith.
14
Which of these is a way in which Christianity is different from Judaism?
Jewish prophets are not in the Bible
Christianity is monotheistic
Jews believe in the Trinity Doctrine
Christians believe Jesus to be the Messiah
15
The split into Sunni and Shia divisions of Islam can be traced to
a dispute over the question of Muhammad's successor.
a loss of territory to religious rebels in Arabia.
the failure to defeat invading forces from Persia.
a dispute over the succession of Muhammad's wives.
16
According to the Koran (Quran), Muhammad
was the true son of God.
would replace Jesus as the embodiment of God on earth.
was the messenger of God.
the best interpretation of God's intention for humanity.
17
After the death of Mohammad, which of these events occurred?
The Muslim empire began to shrink.
Muslims were absorbed into Greek culture.
The Romans conquered Muslim lands.
Muslims split into two groups, Sunni and Shia.
18
Which continent is the birthplace of Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Americas
Europe
Asia
Africa
19
What religion today also serves as the foundation for both Christianity and Islam?
Hinduism
Taoism
Judaism
Buddhism
20
What religious founding father is shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
Joseph
Isaac
Abraham
Muhammad

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