Sunni and Shia: Historical Origins Quiz

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Question 1
What is the primary historical cause of the Sunni-Shia split?
A Geographical distance
B Disagreement over succession
C Difference in prayer
D Different language
Question 2
Which figure do Shias believe should have succeeded the Prophet?
A Ali ibn Abi Talib
B Uthman
C Umar
D Abu Bakr
Question 3
What does the word 'Sunni' refer to?
A The Caliph
B Party of Ali
C Tradition (Sunnah)
D The Quran
Question 4
The term 'Shia' comes from 'Shiat Ali', which means:
A Followers of tradition
B People of the Book
C Party of Ali
D The righteous ones
Question 5
Sunnis generally accept the authority of the first four:
A Imams
B Rashidun Caliphs
C Kings
D Sultans

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